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  • Condition

    Klippel-Feil Syndrome

    Klippel-Feil syndrome occurs when bones in the neck abnormally fuse together before birth. Signs include a short neck, a low hairline at the back of the head or limited ability to turn the neck.

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  • Condition

    Velopharyngeal Dysfunction

    In velopharyngeal dysfunction or VPD, an opening or issue with the soft palate allows air to escape in the nose, and speech problems. Shriners Children's treats this craniofacial condition surgically and with speech therapy.

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  • Condition

    Friction Injuries

    A friction injury resembles a burn and occurs when skin is harmed by rubbing against a hard surface, causing heat and abrasion. Our burn care teams are skilled at treating these injuries.

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  • Condition

    Rickets

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Rickets

    Rickets is a softening and weakening of bones in children, often caused by a vitamin D deficiency, but rickets can also have genetic causes. Shriners Children's doctors are experienced in diagnosing and treating rickets in its various forms.

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    Erb's Palsy Care

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Erbs-Palsy

    Erb’s palsy, the most common type of brachial plexus palsy, is most often the result of a difficult delivery when the infant's neck is stretched during the birthing process. Shriners Children's can help.

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    Limb Deformities

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-Deformities

    Limb deformities are curved, short or twisted legs or arms. Our specialists help parents understand when growth and time may heal, and when to use medical treatment.

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    Facial Asymmetry

    Facial asymmetry is having traits that do not perfectly mirror one another on both sides of a face, which may be caused by a genetic cleft lip and palate condition. Shriners Children's offers correction for cleft lip and palate.

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  • Condition

    Tuberous Breast

    Shriners Children's offers treatment for this condition caused by breast tissue not developing properly during puberty. The condition is also called tuberous breasts or breast hypoplasia.

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  • Condition

    Hypernasality

    Hypernasality is too much air escaping into the nose during speech. This could indicate a problem with the child’s palate. Craniofacial teams including speech language pathologists can evaluate.

    mother holds baby while physician examines him
  • Condition

    Macrodactyly

    Shriners Children's offers treatment options for macrodactyly, an uncommon condition in which a baby is born with abnormally large fingers or toes. This is caused by an overgrowth of the underlying soft tissues and bone.

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