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Condition
Inguinal Testes
Inguinal testes occurs when the testicle is located anywhere from just above the scrotum to high in the groin.
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Condition
Patellar Instability & Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Tears
MPFL tears can often occur from sporting activities that involve quick pivoting such as basketball, tennis, and football. Shriners Children's provides care for MPFL injuries through bracing, physical therapy, and surgery.
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Condition
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Vesicoureteral Reflux (VUR) occurs when urine flows backward from the bladder to the kidneys.
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Condition
Trauma Scar Deformities
Shriners Children's offers treatment for traumatic scarring and scar tightening, which may affect patients physically, psychologically and socially.
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Treatment
Gastrostomy Tube Placement
A gastrostomy tube (G-tube) is placed in the stomach as a feeding tube for children who cannot get enough nutrition by mouth. Shriners Children’s uses G-tubes for children with esophageal, stomach or intestinal problems.