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Patient Story
From Donor to Dad
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/From-donor-to-dadThe recreational therapy/child life staff plays a vital role in helping make the hospital seem less scary to patients by promoting positive coping skills. They use what’s called “medical play” before surgery, complete with a special doll and real medical equipment, to help reduce fears of what is to...
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Specialty
Spine & Spinal Cord
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spine-and-Spinal-CordAt Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.
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Condition
Hip Labral Tear
A hip labral tear occurs in the rubbery tissue that cushions and supports the edge of the hip joint. Also known as an acetabular labral tear, this common injury can happen in children from athletics or conditions such as hip dysplasia.
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News
Instill in Our Patients Safe Habits When Using Their Equipment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Safe-Habits-When-Using-EquipmentShriners Hospitals for Children Canada is committed to taking all necessary precautions to prevent the risk of falls and injuries.
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Service
3D Printing For Jaw Surgeries
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/3D-Printing-For-Jaw-SurgeriesShriners Children’s offers an innovative approach for children who need surgery on their jaw, which involves repositioning the jaws to improve the child’s bite and appearance.
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News
Anticipation Equals Excellence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Anticipation-equals-excellenceScott Luhmann, M.D., is in the midst of a complex spinal surgery in a brightly lit, chilly operating room when he reaches up his hand and prepares to call for the next needed instrument. Before the words are even fully formed in the mouth of the chief of staff at Shriners Hospitals for Children — St...
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News
Remote Learning Tips From Our Physical and Occupational Therapists
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2020/11/Remote-learning-tips-from-our-physical-and-occupational-therapistsWith our increasingly remote lives, it becomes necessary to emphasize ergonomics and proper body positioning while at home, and this is especially true with children.
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HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Compliance/HIPAA-Notice-of-Privacy-PracticesThis notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information.
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Patient Story
Gabriel's Newfound Confidence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/10/Gabriels-newfound-confidenceBorn with a cleft lip and palate, Gabriel faced limitations from the very start of his life. He had difficulty breathing, with one nostril congested and the other completely blocked. His sense of smell was severely affected. Eating was a struggle.
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Service
Inpatient Bowel Management
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Inpatient-Bowel-ManagementPatients with severe constipation or who have not achieved success in outpatient bowel management can benefit from out intensive inpatient program tailored to the unique needs of each patient and family.