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Service
Pet Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pet-TherapyShriners Children’s pet therapy program provides another component to our wrap-around care that our doctors cannot prescribe. Dogs, cats, bunnies and other outgoing animals spread joy to our patients daily.
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Information for Patients and Families
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Erie/Patients-and-FamiliesComprehensive information, details and options for patients and families at Shriners Children's Erie
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Treatment
Craniofacial Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Craniofacial-SurgeryShriners Children’s provides life changing specialty care for children with craniofacial conditions, developing a treatment plan that fits their specific needs.
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Treatment
Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Halo-TractionShriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.
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Condition
Fecal Incontinence Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Fecal-IncontinenceAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with fecal incontinence and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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Condition
Prader-Willi Syndrome
Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects muscle tone, growth, cognitive behavior and a child’s overall development. It is one of many orthopedic syndromes that are treated at Shriners Children's.
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Podcast
Hand Conditions & Brachial Plexus
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/06/Hand-Conditions-and-Brachial-PlexusPodcast with Felicity Fishman, M.D., on treatment for hand conditions and brachial plexus in children.
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Condition
Sexual Development Disorders
Sexual development disorders or differences include a range of conditions in which biological sex is unclear. Examples include having both male and female reproductive organs present at birth and abnormal sex chromosomes or genitalia.
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Condition
Thrower's Shoulder
Thrower's Shoulder is caused by increased load on the rotator cuff tendons surrounding the shoulder joint, which causes pain. Shriners Children's can develop a plan to treat this overuse injury.
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Condition
Decubitus Skin Ulcer
Decubitus skin ulcers are also referred to as bed sores, and are an injury to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin.