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  • Condition

    Osteogenesis Imperfecta or Brittle Bone Disease

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Osteogenesis-Imperfecta

    Commonly referred to as brittle bone disease, osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare, permanent genetic disorder that prevents the building of strong bones.

    patient riding bike
  • Condition

    Atypical Head Shape

    A baby's soft skull may have an atypical head shape that is flattened, unevenly flat or cone shaped. Some resolve on their own. Shriners Children's evaluates and treats with molded helmets or headbands and physical therapy.

    infant wearing helmet
  • Condition

    Growth Plate Injuries

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Growth-Plate-Injuries

    Growth plate injuries affect the developing tissues that define the length and shape of bones in adolescents. Shriners Children’s has the specialized expertise you can count on to know what steps are essential to your child’s recovery.

    patient and parent going fishing
  • Condition

    Sinding-Larsen-Johansson Syndrome

    Sinding-Larsen-Johansson syndrome, also called jumper’s knee, manifests as pain at the bottom of the kneecap. It is caused by swelling and irritation of the growth plate in the knee.

    physician examines male patient knees
  • Condition

    Skeletal Dysplasia Care

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skeletal-Dysplasia

    Skeletal dysplasia includes many rare conditions where bones and cartilage develop differently. Also called dwarfism. Shriners Children's offers orthopedics, neurology, otolaryngology, physical and occupational therapy, and genetic testing.

    female patient outside
  • Condition

    Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Care

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scheuermanns-Kyphosis

    Only about 4% to 8% of kids in the United States have Scheuermann's kyphosis, but the physicians at Shriners Children's are skilled at transforming the lives of those who do.

    male patient in hallway smiling
  • Condition

    Patellar Instability

    Patellar instability is a condition in the knee where the kneecap is unstable and moves out of place, or dislocates. Shriners Children’s treatment may include physical therapy, immobilization (casting) or surgery.

    female physical therapist working with patient who has leg brace
  • Condition

    Thumb Hypoplasia

    Shriners Children's treats thumb hypoplasia, also referred to as hypoplastic thumb or thumb deficiency, where the thumb is unusually small and underdeveloped.

    female patient flexes muscles while physician looks on
  • Condition

    Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency

    Proximal femoral focal deficiency is a malformation in the hip joint and upper part of the femur (thigh bone). This malformation results in a difference in leg length and may cause gait abnormalities.

    physician reviews information with female patient
  • Condition

    Genu Varum

    https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Genu-Varum

    "Bowlegs." It's the common name used in place of a medical term — genu varum — for a condition almost all babies are born with. But if your child doesn't outgrown his or her bowlegs, Shriners Children's is there to help.

    physician examines male patient's leg