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Spinal Deformity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-DeformityAt Shriners Children's, our focus is on early detection and fusionless treatments for the growing spine. Our teams take an integrated approach to the treatment of spinal deformities like scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis.
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Skeletal Dysplasia Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skeletal-DysplasiaSkeletal dysplasia includes many rare conditions where bones and cartilage develop differently. Also called dwarfism. Shriners Children's offers orthopedics, neurology, otolaryngology, physical and occupational therapy, and genetic testing.
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Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scheuermanns-KyphosisOnly about 4% to 8% of kids in the United States have Scheuermann's kyphosis, but the physicians at Shriners Children's are skilled at transforming the lives of those who do.
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Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency
Proximal femoral focal deficiency is a malformation in the hip joint and upper part of the femur (thigh bone). This malformation results in a difference in leg length and may cause gait abnormalities.
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Genu Varum
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Genu-Varum"Bowlegs." It's the common name used in place of a medical term — genu varum — for a condition almost all babies are born with. But if your child doesn't outgrown his or her bowlegs, Shriners Children's is there to help.
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Lip Pits
Lip pits are moist pits or slits in the upper or lower lips that children are born with. They are usually harmless. Our craniofacial teams can evaluate them.
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Pes Cavus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pes-CavusShriners Children's offers a range of treatments and services to prevent foot abnormalities like pes cavus – also known as high-arched foot – from getting in the way of your child's life.
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Video
DEXA Scan at Shriners Children's Portland
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/05/DEXA-scan-at-Shriners-Childrens-PortlandInstalled April 2023, the DEXA Scan at Shriners Children’s Portland is the first DEXA Scan calibrated for children in the Pacific Northwest!
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Patient Story
A Patient's Handwritten Note Captures an Honest and Trusting Moment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/01/Piper-Orthopedic-Care-JourneyWhen she was 3, Piper told her family, “My leg just doesn’t work.”
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Patient Story
Grateful Patient Family Praises 'Amazing' Burn Care at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Kaiden-Scald-Burn-CareA fun day at summer camp for 7-year-old Kaiden ended with a trip to the emergency room when he was accidentally scalded by hot water.
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