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  • Condition

    Patella-Femoral Instability

    Patellar-femoral instability occurs when the kneecap gets dislocated from the joint. Non-operative care plans are often recommended, such as bracing and physical therapy. Shriners Children’s provides both expertise and wrap-around care.

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  • Condition

    Stickler Syndrome

    Stickler syndrome, a genetic disorder, involves larger eyes, small nose and chin, cleft palate and joint issues. Craniofacial surgeons repair facial structure and palate. Orthopedic surgeons and rheumatologists treat bone and joints.

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    Craniofacial Microsomia

    Craniofacial microsomia is when part of a baby's face and or jaw is too small. Shriners Children's specialists treat this and related conditions such as microtia (small ear) and cleft lip and palate.

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    Treacher Collins

    Treacher Collins is a genetic condition that affects how cheekbones, jaws, ears and eyelids develop, and may impact eating and breathing, as well as hearing and speech. Shriners Children's plastic surgeons can treat this condition.

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  • Condition

    Frostbite

    Frostbite can occur when skin is exposed to extreme cold temperatures. Prolonged exposure can result in serious injury. Shriners Children’s utilizes burn care treatments that are effective in treating frostbite.

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    Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

    Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) affects the connective tissues, causing joints to become lax or unstable and abnormal skin elasticity. There are varying types. Shriners Children’s works to manage symptoms and improve overall quality of life.

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  • Condition

    T.A.R. Syndrome

    Shriners Children physicians treat TAR syndrome, a rare disorder present at birth characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the bones of the forearms.

    physician and female patient
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    Radial Polydactyly

    Radial polydactyly, also called “thumb duplication” or “split thumb”, occurs when a child is born with a second complete or partial thumb on the side of their hand. Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand.

    patient and father with nurse
  • Condition

    Ollier Disease

    A skeletal disorder characterized by abnormal bone development. While this disease may be present at birth, symptoms such as limb deformities or improper growth may not appear until early childhood.

    female patient in hospital bed with father and nurse
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    Thyroglossal Duct Cysts & Sinuses

    Shriners Children's offers treatment for thyroglossal duct cysts, which are small lumps or connections that can occur on the neck. Children are born with them, and they can lead to drainage of fluid or infection later in life.

    female patient holding teddy bear