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Patient Story
Peggy Accepts No Limits
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Peggy-Accepts-No-LimitsPeggy’s family was told she would never walk, but thanks to orthopedic care at Shriners Children’s she is participating in a life she loves.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Provider: How Shriners Children’s Texas Inspired Jacy to Become a Physician Assistant
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Jacy-Physician-AssistantJacy’s journey to becoming a physician assistant began long before her graduation from UTMB.
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Patient Story
James’ Journey of Recovery with Shriners Children’s Ohio
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/James-Journey-of-Recovery-with-Shriners-Childrens-OhioJames is the first to extend a handshake when meeting someone new, and eager to embrace someone he loves. When asked what makes him grateful, he replies with an enthusiastic shout, “Everything!”
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Patient Story
From Grateful Patient to Proud Employee: Olivia’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Olivias-Burn-Care-StoryAfter sustaining a burn injury as a young teen, Olivia was inspired to become a nurse at Shriners Children’s Boston.
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Treatment
Recreational Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Recreational-TherapyAt Shriners Children’s, we believe in the power of play! Recreational therapy may just seem like fun, but each interaction has a defined purpose. Activities are adapted to meet the need of each child, encouraging active, healthy lifestyles.
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Treatment
Ponseti Method
Ponseti method uses progressive casting to correct club feet by gently manipulating muscles, ligaments and soft tissues around the foot and ankle to align the bones into a normal position in approximately six to eight weeks.
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Treatment
Appendicostomy
An appendicostomy is a surgery for children who have problems with leaking stool (incontinence). This can be due to a birth anomaly that makes the child unable to hold in their stool.
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Treatment
Cecostomy/Chait
A cecostomy tube, or Chait catheter, is a soft tube used to clean and flush out the bowel system. It’s a comfortable and convenient treatment that helps prevent constipation and fecal incontinence.
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Treatment
MACE Procedure
A Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE procedure) also called an appendicostomy, surgically creates a channel that allows an enema, or flush, to be given at the top of the colon instead of at the end through the rectum.
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Our Treatment Approach
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Canada/About-Us/Our-Treatment-ApproachLearn about the innovative and compassionate approach to treatment at Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada
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