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State-of-the-art Care for Thoracic Insufficiency Syndrome
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We evaluate hundreds of children from around the world and offer complete care — from evaluation through long-term follow-up — for severe spine and rib cage abnormalities.
Managing Congenital Deformities of the Upper Limbs
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Families referred with a prenatally diagnosed upper limb deformity will be evaluated by our maternal-fetal medicine specialists and experts from our Hand and Arm Disorders Program.
Beyond Therapy: What Fetal Therapy Coordinators Tell Us
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Fetal therapy coordinators play a crucial role in coordinating care; they receive referrals, remove all barriers to care, and minimize the wait for a diagnostic evaluation and counseling appointment.
Comprehensive Care for Congenital Musculoskeletal Anomalies
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Prenatal detection of congenital musculoskeletal and limb disorders helps us provide comprehensive expert care, from before birth into adulthood.
Early Confirmation of Spine Deformities Improves Prenatal Counseling
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With unparalleled level of expertise in prenatal diagnosis of spine deformities, our team is able to more accurately predict a child’s prognosis, explain the long-term impact, and discuss potential treatment options after birth.
New Director Takes Helm of Spina Bifida Program
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As director, Magnusson leads a robust, multidisciplinary team that provides coordinated care and consultative services to patients with spina bifida and spinal cord defects.
Using Low-dose Fetal CT to Diagnose Skeletal Dysplasias
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Research published by CHOP confirms the effectiveness of low-dose fetal CT in detecting prenatal osseous abnormalities, which allows increased diagnosis confidence and more precise parental counseling.
Tackling Talipes Early with a Team Approach
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For families facing a prenatal diagnosis of clubfoot, our CFDT and orthopaedic experts meet with families to discuss findings, postnatal management, treatment options, and long-term prognosis.
Comprehensive Care for Congenital Neck Masses
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An in-depth look at the comprehensive care available for neck masses, complex conditions with the potential to grow large and block the fetal airway.
Management of Cervical Teratomas and Cervical Lymphatic Malformations
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Although rare, two of the most common congenital neck masses diagnosed during pregnancy are cervical teratomas and cervical lymphatic malformations. Learn about the delivery and treatment options of neck masses.