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Femoral Antiversion
Femoral anteversion is an inward twisting of the thigh bone (femur), which causes a child to have a pigeon-toed appearance and experience frequent trips or falls. Many cases correct themselves as the child grows.
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Werdnig-Hoffmann Disease
Werdnig-Hoffmann disease is a severe form of spinal muscular atrophy. This rare genetic condition causes muscles to weaken, leading to minimal ability to move.
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Ventilator Dependent Tetraplegia
A person with tetraplegia who requires daily use of any type of mechanical ventilation to sustain breathing.
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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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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Eyes 2028 LA Paralympics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Dani-Kanas-ParalympicsFormer Shriners Children's Florida and Philadelphia patient Danielle Kanas has dealt with setbacks throughout her life that will only make her stronger on her journey to her goal of the Paralympic Games in 2028.
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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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Video
Shriners Children’s Patient Gets the Ultimate Graduation Present
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2025/05/Shriners-Childrens-Patient-Gets-the-Ultimate-Graduation-PresentA longtime patient of Shriners Children’s Boston is receiving a state-of-the-art partial prosthetic hand that will help him regain more independence in daily life.
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Jeffrey Ackman, M.D.
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2017/12/Jeffrey-Ackman-MDMeet Dr. Jeffrey Ackman, pediatric orthopedic surgeon and head of the prosthetics and amputee clinic at Shriners Children's Chicago.
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Arthrogryposis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/ArthrogryposisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating arthrogryposis, a rare muscle disorders that causes stiff joints and abnormal muscle development.
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Elbow Dislocations
An elbow dislocation occurs when the bones of the forearm traumatically shift out of place, causing pain, swelling and limited range of motion.
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