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Elbow Injuries
Elbow injuries are common in active children and can range from mild to severe. Specialists at Shriners Children's will assess your child's elbow injury and develop a customized treatment plan.
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Rotator Cuff Tears
A rotator cuff tear is a tear in the tissues connecting muscle to bone around the shoulder joint and often occurs from repetitive motion. Symptoms include shoulder pain and weakness.
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Shoulder Instability & Tears
Shoulder instability and tears are injuries that can occur after a trauma or as a result of repetitive motion, like throwing a softball. Our specialists can diagnose and recommend appropriate treatment based on the severity.
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Turf Toe
Turf toe is a common injury occurring when the ligaments around the big toe joint are sprained. This is the result of forcefully bending the big toe beyond its normal range of motion.
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Marfan Syndrome
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Marfan-SyndromeMarfan syndrome is a rare inherited disorder that affects connective tissue. At Shriners Children's, your child will receive comprehensive care for this condition.
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Esophageal Atresia
Shriners Children's offers treatment for this birth defect in which part of the esophagus does not develop properly. Esophageal atresia affects the swallowing tube (esophagus), which connects the mouth to the stomach.
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Encopresis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/EncopresisEncopresis is a condition caused by constipation that causes impacted stool to collect in the colon and rectum.
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Patient Story
You’re Sticking Out for a Reason
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Colton-Head-in-the-GameColton refuses to let his leg difference limit his athletic potential. With the help of his team at Shriners Children's St. Louis, he has the confidence and the prosthetics he needs to be competitive.
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Patient Story
Taelley's Triumph: A Journey of Smiles and Strength
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Taelley-TriumphDoctors told Taelley’s mom, Lindsey, that her baby would never walk, talk, or have any quality of life, but within her first two months of life, everyone was shocked and amazed by the resilient little girl.
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Patient Story
Raquel’s Smile: A Story of Perseverance and Compassionate Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Raquels-Smile-A-Story-of-Perseverance-and-Compassionate-CareOriginally from Guatemala, Raquel has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Ohio for more than four years, undergoing countless surgeries and procedures to correct a facial cleft that affected her lips and palate.