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Patient Story
Determined Patient Overcomes Obstacles in Eagle Scout Project
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Determined-patient-overcomes-obstacles-in-Eagle-Scout-projectBoy Scout and Shriners Hospitals for Children patient Riley recently overcame many obstacles to complete an Eagle Scout project to benefit patient families of the Erie Shriners Medical Center.
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Patient Story
Alejandro is a professional athlete in throw, shot put and discus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Alejandro-es-atleta-profesional-en-lanzamiento-bala-y-discoAlejandro is a professional athlete in field athletics. He specializes in javelin throw, discus and shot put in the F57 category and belongs to the Mexican Federation of Wheelchair Sports representing the State of Mexico.
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Patient Story
One year without losing hope
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Un-ao-sin-perder-la-esperanzaMedical discharge of one of our patients after almost a year of being hospitalized in several occasions.
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Patient Story
Successful Chest Wall Reconstruction Allows Patient to Pursue His Dreams
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Successful-chest-wall-reconstruction-allows-patient-to-pursue-his-dreamsZachary's proper diagnosis of a rare chest wall condition, Currarino-Silverman syndrome, leads to reconstructive surgery that changes his life.
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Patient Story
Zoe is Unstoppable!
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Zoes-StoryWith her Shriners Children's Greenville care team by her side, Zoe is not only chasing her dreams but achieving them.
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Patient Story
Karolina's Story: A Journey of Hope
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/A-journey-of-hopeKarolina received prosthetic legs at Shriners Children's after being injured during an artillery strike in Ukraine.
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Patient Story
Penny's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/09/Pennys-StoryPenny and her family enjoy world-class care in a comforting environment
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Patient Story
Finding Freedom in Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/KennedyChicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.
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Patient Story
Laykin Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-JourneyLaykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.
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Treatment
Serial Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Serial-CastingWhen a joint is unable to extend or flex, one of the connected muscles may be too tight or too short. To assist in turning the joint in the correct direction, Shriners Children's orthopedic specialists offer serial casting.
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