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Patient Story
Mother of Burn Patient Encourages Kitchen Safety During Burn Awareness Week
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Kohens-StoryIn December 2021, Kohen, an active 1½-year-old, grabbed onto the cord of a nearby rice cooker while sitting at his high chair in the kitchen.
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Patient Story
Diego: Passion for Extreme Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/DiegoAs a patient at Shriners Hospital, Diego discovered his passion for BMX.
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Patient Story
Juan Pablo Inspires Other Patients to be Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/Juan-Pablo-Inspires-Other-PatientsJuan Pablo shares his story to help other burn survivors with their recovery.
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Syndesmotic Injuries
Syndesmotic injuries, also called high ankle sprains, are common sports injuries affecting the ankle and lower leg. The physicians at Shriners Children’s can recommend treatment based on severity of the injury.
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Freeman-Sheldon Syndrome
Freeman-Sheldon syndrome, or "whistling face syndrome", is a rare condition that primarily affects the face, hands, and feet. From craniofacial to orthopedic specialists, Shriners Children's offers care for many symptoms of this condition.
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Ulnar Polydactyly
Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand. Ulnar polydactyly occurs when a child is born with an additional “little finger” located on the pinky finger side of the hand, known as the ulnar side.
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Knee Intra-Articular Tumors
At Shriners Children's, we take extra care in diagnosing conditions like intra-articular tumors, which can often look like soft tissue swelling of the joint. Our teams work together to care for your child, whatever the diagnosis.
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Microtia
Microtia is a birth difference where one or both ears are small or not properly formed. Shriners Children's plastic surgeons use reconstructive surgery to create an ear. We also offer hearing services including ENT doctors.
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Cleft Hand
Cleft hand, also known as central deficiency or ectrodactyly, forms before birth. Characterized by the absence of one or more fingers, the hand is often V-shaped. Shriners Children's treatment includes occupational therapy and surgery.
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Thrower's Shoulder
Thrower's Shoulder is caused by increased load on the rotator cuff tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, which causes pain. Shriners Children's can develop a plan to treat this overuse injury.