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Mesenchymal Scoliosis
Mesenchymal scoliosis is a curve of the spine caused by other medical conditions, such as osteogenesis imperfecta, that may weaken or destabilize a child's spine.
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Lordosis
Lordosis is the excessive inward curvature of the spine in the lower back. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy or bracing. Surgery may be necessary for severe cases.
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Pseudoachondroplasia
Pseudoachondroplasia is a type of dwarfism resulting in short stature with normal facial features, head size, and intelligence. Shriners Children's closely monitors symptoms and provides surgical care if needed.
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Our Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Chicago/About-Us/Our-ResearchLearn about our innovative, collaborative approach to research at Shriners Children's Chicago.
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Pediatric Care
History of Shriners Children's Southern California
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Southern-California/About-Us/Our-HistoryShriners Children's Southern California opened in 1952.
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Patient Referrals & Transfers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Providers-and-Research/For-Health-Professionals/Patient-Referrals-and-TransfersShriners Children's is committed to working with you to to provide your patients high-quality care for orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate.
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Pediatric Care
Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Northern-California/Fellowships/Pediatric-Orthopedic-Surgery-FellowshipEverything you need to know about the Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship at Shriners Children's Northern California
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Spondylolisthesis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpondylolisthesisShriners Children's physicians are skilled and experienced in treating spondylolisthesis, a condition in which a vertebra slips out of place onto the vertebra below.
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Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
Thoracic insufficiency syndrome is a chest wall deformity that interferes with breathing and lung development. Shriners Children’s offers a number of services to treat the syndrome and any spine disorders causing it.
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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.