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Condition
Pes Planus / Pes Planovalgus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pes-Planus-Pes-PlanovalgusPes Planus / Pes Planovalgus, also known as flat foot, occurs when the feet are flat on the bottom and don’t have an arch. Shriners Children's physicians typically treat it using a special shoe insert designed by our in-house technicians.
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Condition
Congenital Foot Deformities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Congenital-Foot-DeformitiesShriners Children’s caring, compassionate physicians and care teams diagnose and treat pediatric congenital foot deformities in children, from newborns to teens and young adults, often without surgery.
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Condition
Walking (Gait) Abnormalities
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Walking-Gait-AbnormalitiesShriners Hospitals for Children is a pioneer in motion analysis technology and was among the first to establish gait centers in the nation.
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Patient Story
Laykin Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-JourneyLaykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.
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Patient Story
Standing On My Own
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Standing-On-My-OwnPatient Maria learns to stand with help from Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetic Services.
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Patient Story
Dennilson: Strength and Love of Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Dennilson-Patient-AmbassadorSince his birth, Dennilson has known how to overcome the circumstances that life has put along his way, which have resulted in success and learning.
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Patient Story
Myles Gets His First Prosthesis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Myles-Gets-His-First-ProsthesisMyles, 8, gets his first prosthetic arm.
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Patient Story
Rado's Spinal Muscular Atrophy Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Rados-Spinal-Muscular-Atrophy-JourneyRado has overcome several challenges in his 14 years of life, including coming to a new country and learning another language.
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Condition
Chest Wall Deformity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Chest-Wall-DeformityThe team of specialists at Shriners Children’s treats chest wall deformities of all degrees. All treatment decisions are guided by internationally recognized pediatric surgeons who consider minimally invasive options for each patient.
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Service
Functional Electrical Stimulation Machines
Functional electrical stimulation machines use low-energy electrical pulses to artificially generate body movements such as grasping, walking, and standing in children who have been paralyzed.
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