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Patient Story
Bridget’s Story: An Athlete’s Triumphant Return to the Stage
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/An-Athletes-Triumphant-Return-To-the-StageAfter sustaining a knee injury while dancing, Bridget and her family turned to Shriners Children's New England for specialty sports health and medicine care. Post-surgery, she has felt stronger than ever and continues to shine on stage.
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Patient Story
Defining Amazing: Eli's Unstoppable Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Elis-Limb-Deficiency-JourneyWith the care and support of Shriners Children's Greenville, Eli is redefining what it means to be amazing.
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Treatment
Occupational Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Occupational-TherapyOccupational therapists at Shriners Children's help kids be as independent as possible, focusing on what is important to them and what they love to do in their daily lives.
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Treatment
Scoliosis Specific Exercises
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scoliosis-Specific-ExercisesScoliosis specific exercises offered by physical therapists at Shriners Children’s, aim to correct and slow the progression of a spinal curve, reduce pain and improve posture, breathing and quality of life.
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Treatment
Vaginoplasty
Shriners Children’s surgeons perform this surgical procedure for repair, reconstruction and construction of the vagina.
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Treatment
Prolapse Repair
Shriners Children’s colorectal surgeons have the capability to repair prolapsed – descending or drooping – organs in children. Each child’s prolapse anatomy may differ and each treatment plan is specific to the individual.
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Treatment
Vesicostomy
Shriners Children’s medical teams have expertise in helping patients with urinary system issues. A vesicostomy is a temporary procedure that is done when there is a problem emptying the bladder.
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Treatment
Anoplasty
Shriners Children's pediatric surgeons perform this surgery to correct anorectal malformations that cause painful bowel movements. It involves the reconstruction of the anus to stretch or enlarge the opening where stool drains.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Juan Diego
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/International-Patient-Ambassador--Juan-DiegoJuan Diego, 18, was burned in an electrical accident when he was 13, leaving his hands seriously disfigured.
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Patient Story
Burn Aware: Shriners Children's Helps Jheron Recover After a Cooking Accident
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/JheronSeven-year-old Jheron is on the mend after a kitchen accident left him badly burned.