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Patient Story
Going the Distance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/JokubasLithuanian boy brought to Shriners Children's St. Louis for orthopedic care, family connects through telehealth.
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Patient Story
You’re Sticking Out for a Reason
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Colton-Head-in-the-GameColton refuses to let his leg difference limit his athletic potential. With the help of his team at Shriners Children's St. Louis, he has the confidence and the prosthetics he needs to be competitive.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Patient Hannah Dederick Continues Spokane Wheelchair Racing Legacy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Hannah-ParalympicsDederick is following in the footsteps of her mentor and wheelchair racing legend Susannah Scaroni.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Care Inspires Milka to Pursue Sports and a Future Career in Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Texas-Care-Inspires-Milka-to-Pursue-Sports-and-MedicineBorn with fibular hemimelia, a rare congenital orthopedic condition that ultimately caused the loss of her left leg, Milka's life has been a testament to resilience and determination.
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Patient Story
Play like a child, with results from a professional
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/01/AlejandroAlex knew how to recover after an accident, becoming an accomplished athlete
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Research
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Mexico/About-Us/ResearchThe research department at Shriners Children's Mexico develops clinical research projects/activities that are conducted by Shriners Children's Mexico staff and throughout the Shriners Children's healthcare system.
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Patient Story
One in a Million: Andrew's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/08/One-in-a-MillionSuccessful treatment for a rare diagnosis enables Andrew to take center stage.
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Patient Story
Emery’s Orthopedics Team Focuses on Giving Her a Future of Function
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/EmeryEmery's hand and upper extremities orthopedic team is providing the care she needs to live her life to the fullest.
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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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Video
Meet Sarah Durgin, PA-C
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/05/Meet-Sarah-DurginMeet Sarah Durgin, PA-C, certified physician assistant at Shriners Children's New England.
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