Patient Story

Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future

Jun 29, 2022 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-Future

Malorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.

Patient Story

Mahir's ACL Injury

Feb 26, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/02/Mahirs-ACL-Injury

Mahir panicked when he tore his ACL. At Shriners Children's Philadelphia, he received the BEAR Implant surgery, and after a few months of physical therapy, he is making great progress.

Patient Story

Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row

Aug 08, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-Champion

Spine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.

Patient Story

Jordan is Flying High

Jun 22, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Jordan-is-Flying-High

How determination, combined with the right care plan, equals unlimited potential

Patient Story

Blending Amish Tradition With Modern Prosthetic Devices

Oct 31, 2024 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Elizabeth-Prosthetic-Story

Elizabeth's story is one of resilience, determination and creativity deeply rooted in the close-knit Amish community of Conewango Valley, New York.

Podcast

Hand Conditions & Brachial Plexus

Jun 15, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Hand-Conditions-and-Brachial-Plexus

Podcast with Felicity Fishman, M.D., on treatment for hand conditions and brachial plexus in children.

Podcast

Muscular Dystrophy

Oct 06, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/10/Muscular-Dystrophy

Kathryn Fuchs, M.D., discusses muscular dystrophy and other frequently asked questions.

Podcast

Sports Medicine for Children

May 11, 2021 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/05/Sports-Medicine-for-Children

Dr. Davidson discusses sports injuries and treatments in children.

Podcast

Bone Density in Children

May 31, 2023 https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2023/05/Bone-Density-in-Children

Lindsey Nicol, M.D., discusses the importance of bone development in children.

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.