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Patient Story
Celeste's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/02/Celestes-StoryCeleste was a Shriners Children's Boston patient for over two decades.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Boston Patient Reminds Children Anything Is Possible
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Boston-Patient-Reminds-Children-Anything-is-PossibleAngel is giving hope to younger patients at Shriners Children’s Boston after spending most of his life receiving treatment for burn injuries he sustained as a young child.
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Treatment
Inpatient Rehabilitation Following Burn Injury
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Inpatient-Rehabilitation-Following-Burn-InjuryShriners Children's inpatient rehabilitation advances healing and mobility following a burn injury.
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Treatment
Skin Grafting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skin-GraftingShriners Children’s is advancing care and healing for children with burns. When a part of the body loses its protective covering, we can perform skin grafting, which is a transplantation of skin from one area of the body to another.
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Condition
First-Degree Burn Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/First-Degree-BurnsShriners Children's treats first-degree burns, which are considered superficial injuries that damage the top-most layer of the skin.
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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Treatment
Arthroscopic Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Arthroscopic-SurgeryArthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a procedure used to diagnose and treat joint conditions. Shriners Children's pediatric orthopedic surgeons treat a variety of conditions with this minimally invasive surgery option.
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Treatment
Ravitch Procedure
Corrects severe or complex cases of pectus carinatum and pectus excavatum by removing the cartilage causing the defect. The sternum is then placed in the normal position.
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Condition
Achilles Tendon Ruptures
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Achilles-Tendon-RupturesAchilles tendon injuries may include a rupture, also known as a tear. Early treatment at Shriners Children's for an Achilles tendon tear works best and can help prevent more injury.
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Condition
Traumatic Wounds
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Traumatic-WoundsAnimal bites and friction burns, like road rash or treadmill burns, are examples of traumatic wounds we treat at Shriners Children's. When the skin is punctured by a bite or rubbed briskly on a rough surface, a traumatic wound can occur.