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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.
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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.
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Patient Story
From Panic to Promise: D'artanian's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Dartanians-Story-Brachial-PlexusWhen D'artanian was 3 years old, he was heading home from his aunt’s house with his mom when the car ended up striking a tree at a high speed.
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Patient Story
From Shriners Children's to Adulthood
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Shriners-Childrens-to-AdulthoodEach year, patients graduate from high school, college or our care. Read the stories of two Shriners Children’s Philadelphia patients who are celebrating graduations this year.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Spokane Patient Inspires Scoliosis Support Group
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Patient-Inspires-Scoliosis-Support-GroupClaire recognized the need for a safe space where girls could discuss their feelings and develop healthier relationships with their diagnoses.
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Patient Story
With Bracing and Physical Therapy, Katie's Scoliosis Improves
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Katies-StoryKatie's spine curvature has reduced to a healthy level thanks to bracing and physical therapy.
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Patient Story
Rare Conditions, Extraordinary Courage: Dominic’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Dominic-Osteogenesis-Imperfecta-CareDominic’s journey at Shriners Children’s Northern California spans over a decade of specialized care, beginning with a rare diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta and Brucks syndrome.
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Provider
Haluk Altiok, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/A/Haluk-Altiok-MD-78441Haluk Altiok, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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Provider
Timothy P. McHenry, MD, MPH
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/M/Timothy-P-McHenry-MD-MPH-38400Timothy P. McHenry, MD, MPH specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurological Surgery.
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Provider
Purnendu Gupta, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/G/Purnendu-Gupta-MD-58308Purnendu Gupta, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery.
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