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Condition
Syndromic Scoliosis
Syndromic scoliosis is a side-to-side curve of the spine that develops as part of a syndrome. When a child is diagnosed with a condition, there are certain predictable symptoms expected to appear attached to that syndrome.
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Condition
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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Condition
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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Provider
Melissa L. Bongard, PT
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Melissa-L-Bongard-PT-19873Melissa L. Bongard, PT specializes in Physical Therapy.
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Provider
Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/Samuel-F-Ciricillo-MD-05554Samuel F. Ciricillo, MD specializes in Neurological Surgery.
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News
Hospital Board Member Pays it Back by Paying it Forward
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/01/Hospital-board-member-pays-it-back-by-paying-it-forwardBoard member Jim Atkins shares his story about becoming a Shriner and joining the board at thr Philadelphia Shriners Hospital.
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News
Shriners Hospitals for Children Offers Firework Safety Tips for Parents
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/06/Fourth-of-July-Burn-SafetyShriners Hospitals for Children offers firework safety tips for parents
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News
Child Life Therapist Proves 'Physical Abilities Don't Define Life's Possibilities'
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2021/09/Child-Life-TherapistA child life therapist is changing the lives of another generation of patients
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News
First in Chicago to Offer New Lightweight Prosthetic Partial Hand for Teenagers
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/First-in-Chicago-to-offer-new-lightweight-prosthetic-partial-hand-for-teenagersThe Prosthetic and Orthotic Services (POPS) department now offers a lighter-weight hand prosthetic for teens. Shriners Hospitals is the first hospital in Chicago to offer the M-Fingers carbon fiber technology specifically designed to fit children.
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Medical Staff Presentations Strengthen and Advance Care for Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/10/Medical-staff-presentations-strengthen-and-advance-care-for-patientsShriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California’s Assistant Chief of Orthopaedics Jon Davids, M.D., and orthopaedic surgeon Vedant Kulkarni, M.D., will present at the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Development Medicine (AACPDM) meeting.