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Condition
Exostosis
An exostosis is a benign tumor covered in cartilage that can grow in one or multiple areas of the body, normally around the knee or upper arm. An exostosis can be painless or can cause severe discomfort, requiring surgery.
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Condition
Maxillary Hypoplasia
Maxillary hypoplasia is an upper jaw that is smaller than the lower jaw affecting appearance. It can be corrected with orthognathic surgery.
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Video
Medical Minute - Cleft Palate | So Many Surgeries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2018/04/Medical-Minute-Cleft-Palate-So-many-surgeriesA Medical Minute with information from pediatric plastic surgeon Julia Corcoran, M.D.
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Patient Story
Brave Beyond Burns: Gael's Journey at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Gael-Journey-Southern-CaliforniaGael was just 2 when a kitchen accident changed his life forever. While playing with his younger cousin in their home in Tijuana, Mexico, a stove toppled over, causing severe burns covering his abdomen to his thighs.
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Patient Story
A Tale of Two Brothers: A Life Changing Experience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/Hayden-and-HudsonBrothers Hayden, 19, and Hudson, 16, both had Nuss bar surgery at Shriners Children's New England to correct pectus excavatum, a chest wall deformity in which the breastbone sinks into the chest.
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Patient Story
Mia's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/MiaFeeding difficulties lead to cleft palate diagnosis.
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Patient Story
Annabelle's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Annabelle-CelebratesAnnabelle was born without a fully formed right ear.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Care Inspires Former Patient to Follow Path to Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/Shriners-Childrens-Care-Inspires-Former-PatientThirteen-year-old Elliana underwent spine surgery at Shriners Children's St. Louis. What she experienced during that time in her life sparked an interest to study medicine.
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Patient Story
Addie's Healing Journey and Halloween Spirit Lead Her Family to the Boston Haunted Walk
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/10/Addie-Craniofacial-CareAddie is benefitting from craniofacial and reconstructive surgical care at Shriners Children's Boston.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Provider
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/From-Patient-to-ProviderThe new manager of surgical services at Shriners Children's Lexington can relate to her patients because she was once a Shriners Children's patient, too.
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