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  • Condition

    Crohn's Disease

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Crohns-Disease

    At Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with Crohn's disease and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.

    patient sitting on mom lap talking to physician
  • Condition

    T.A.R. Syndrome

    Shriners Children physicians treat TAR syndrome, a rare disorder present at birth characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the bones of the forearms.

    physician and female patient
  • Condition

    Patella-Femoral Instability

    Patellar-femoral instability occurs when the kneecap gets dislocated from the joint. Non-operative care plans are often recommended, such as bracing and physical therapy. Shriners Children’s provides both expertise and wrap-around care.

    physical therapist works with patient on treadmill
  • Condition

    Tracheoesophageal Fistula

    Shriners Children's offers treatment for tracheoesophageal fistula, which is an abnormal connection in one or more places between the esophagus and the trachea.

    female patient smiling
  • Condition

    Atlanto-axial Instability

    Atlantoaxial instability is an abnormal, excessive movement of the joint at the base of the skull at the top of the neck - or cervical part of the spine.

    physician examines patient's back
  • Condition

    Medial Ulnar Collateral Ligament Injuries

    UCL tears are common sports injuries of the elbow caused by stress or overuse, particularly for overhead arm use, such as adolescent baseball pitchers. UCL injuries can cause pain, instability, or looseness in the elbow.

    patient and therapist working on patient arm
  • Condition

    Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

    Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) affects the connective tissues, causing joints to become lax or unstable and abnormal skin elasticity. There are varying types. Shriners Children’s works to manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.

    physician and male patient
  • Condition

    Diastrophic Dysplasia

    Diastrophic dysplasia, also known as diastrophic dwarfism, is a rare genetic condition that can cause dwarfism, where a child’s legs and arms do not grow and develop to the typical adult length.

    physician speaks with female patient
  • Patient Story

    Dustin Loves a Challenge

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Dustin-Orthopedic-Care

    Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, a double amputee, mentors young boys to lean into their own resiliency.

    male with prosthetic legs sitting on fire truck
  • Patient Story

    Family-Centered Care at Shriners Children’s Boston: Meet Maverick

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/Meet-Maverick

    The Shriners Children's Boston craniofacial care team helps families navigate a cleft diagnosis.

    Maverick