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Retinopathy of Prematurity Follow-up Program Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a disease that primarily affects premature babies, causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina. This growth can cause the retina to detach from the back of the eye, leading to blindness. ROP can stop or reverse itself at any point, or the Service/Program
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Pediatric Hand & Nerve Surgery at Connecticut Children's At Connecticut Children’s, our Pediatric Hand & Nerve Surgery Program is led by Dr. Sonia Chaudhry, MD, FAAOS, FACS,a board-certified pediatric orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty board certification in surgery of the hand. Dr. Chaudhry received her medical degree from Article
A Life-Changing Screen: Jonah’s Story By Gyula Acsadi, MD: When Jonah Ferace was born in December 2023, he appeared to be a healthy, happy baby. At over 10 pounds, he was strong and alert, and his parents, Jaime and Marc, were thrilled to welcome their third child. Aside from a challenging first week as Jonah was treated for jaundice
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Hip Program Connecticut Children’s Division of Orthopedics Hip Program offers comprehensive treatment for a full range of pediatric hip disorders, including: Hip dysplasia Perthes disease or avascular necrosis Slipped capital femoral epiphysis Soft tissue injury (labral tears, tendonitis Care Network Case Studies: Rocky Hill Pediatrics These days, many pediatric primary care practices are feeling overwhelmed by competing priorities, from the daily challenges of running a small business to mastering insurance reimbursements. When the COVID-19 pandemic added to the mix, practices were challenged like never before
Reviews Families across Connecticut and beyond visit Connecticut Children’s and experience the care we provide as the state’s only health system dedicated 100% to children. It’s care that sets us apart from the competition. It’s care that’s beyond imagination. And not only does the
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Limb Deformity Services Limb Deformity Connecticut Children’s Division of Orthopedics specializes in the complex care and treatment of children with limb deformity, using minimally invasive or open surgical methods. We treat a wide range of diagnoses, including: Blount’s disease Limb length inequality Primary Care Programs & Services Connecticut Children’s Primary Care team offers a range of services designed to support the health and developmental well-being of children and adolescents through every stage of life. Turn to our pediatric primacy care clinicians for: 24/7 phone access to clinical team member
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Epignathus & Epulis Congenital Epignathus Congenital epignathus (from the Greek “epi” for “above” and “gnathos” for “jaw”) is an extremely rare form of teratoma (germ cell tumor) that arises from the oropharynx, the middle part of the throat, specifically from the hard palate. It is estimated that