Patient Story

Mason's Story: An All-Star On and Off the Field

Feb 08, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Masons-story-An-all-star-on-and-off-the-field

Born without a left forearm and hand, Mason has received more than a dozen prosthetic devices through the efforts of the hospital’s orthotics and prosthetics department and medical staff. As a baby, the devices helped him balance so he could stand and learn to walk.

Patient Story

Finding the Beautiful Swan Within

Oct 19, 2020 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Finding-the-beautiful-swan-within

The year was 1979, and Shari was a shattered 11-year-old girl. With a spine curved so severely by scoliosis that she struggled to lift her head to look forward, she was the target of her classmates’ abuse. But then Shriners Hospital for Children — St. Louis entered her life via a scoliosis screening...

Patient Story

Bridget's Story: The Prima Ballerina

Feb 26, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Bridgets-story-The-prima-ballerina

In September 2020, Bridget, a 12-year-old dancer from Westfield, Massachusetts, landed on her left knee while performing a front aerial, an acrobatic move she had perfected many times before.

Podcast

Recreational Therapy and Child Life

Jun 15, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Recreational-Therapy-and-Child-Life

Podcast to help you prepare your child for hospital visits, plus info on adaptive sports and art therapy.

Podcast

A Parents Perspective Chest Wall Conditions

Jan 25, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/01/A-Parents-Perspective-Chest-Wall-Conditions

Podcast with Dee Dee Dolp a parent whose child received care at Shriners Children's Portland for his chest wall condition.

Podcast

Bracing Prosthetics and POPS

May 12, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Bracing-Prosthetics-and-POPS

Braces, prosthetics and prosthetic devices - what to expect and on-site services at Shriners Children's.

Podcast

Nutrition Advice for Healing and Health

Jan 13, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/01/Nutrition-Advice-for-Healing-and-Health

Clinical dietitian on proper nutrition to help children prepare for surgery, heal and be healthy.

Event

Monthly Mugs – Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Diagnosis, Pathophysiology and Treatment

Nov 20, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Events/2024/12/Monthly-Mugs-Understanding-Ehlers-Danlos-Syndrome

During this presentation, Dr. Vara will discuss diagnosis, pathophysiology and treatment of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Podcast

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Jun 22, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Spinal-Cord-Injury-Rehabilitation

Podcast with Dr. Vogel and Dr. Mukherjee about our research-based approach to spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

Podcast

Weve Got Your Back

Apr 30, 2019 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/04/Weve-Got-Your-Back

Podcast with Dr. Michelle Welborn about the most common spinal deformities and scoliosis, the treatment options available, and the importance of early detection.