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Condition
Tongue-tie
Tongue-tie (ankyloglossia) restricts the tongue's range of motion. A band of tissue ties the bottom of the tongue's tip to the floor of the mouth, causing issues with eating and speech. Can be treated surgically at Shriners Children’s.
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Condition
Mobius Syndrome
Moebius syndrome is a rare condition, present at birth, caused by the absence of facial nerves that control certain facial expressions and eye movements.
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Condition
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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Condition
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.
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Patient Story
Brave Beyond Burns: Gael's Journey at Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Gael-Journey-Southern-CaliforniaGael was just 2 when a kitchen accident changed his life forever. While playing with his younger cousin in their home in Tijuana, Mexico, a stove toppled over, causing severe burns covering his abdomen to his thighs.
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Patient Story
Peggy Accepts No Limits
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Peggy-Accepts-No-LimitsPeggy’s family was told she would never walk, but thanks to orthopedic care at Shriners Children’s she is participating in a life she loves.
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Patient Story
From Desperation to Determination
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Natalies-Bilateral-Proximal-Femoral-Focal-Deficiency-StoryBorn prematurely at just 31 weeks, Natalie’s arrival was a whirlwind for her parents.
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