Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS)

Shriners Children’s Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) designs, fits and manufactures orthotics and prosthetics for children from infants to young adults.

Alejandro is a professional athlete in throw, shot put and discus

Alejandro 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.

Hip Conditions and Disorders

Podcast with Dominique Laron, M.D. who discusses the hip specialty program at Shriners Children's Portland.

Jayden's Pain is Behind Her

Ball State University student pens her own story about how Shriners Children's St. Louis helped rid her of pain.

Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency Care

Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Gianna

Gianna, 15, had her first visit at Shriners Children’s when she was 3 months old, and at 9 months, she received her first prosthesis.

Comprehensive Care Far From Home

Fourteen-year-old Alejandro is receiving world-class care for his leg and hip more than 2,660 miles from home.

Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients

Emmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.

Carter: Shriners Children's Patient Turned Professional Athlete

Thanks to the pediatric orthopedic care received at Shriners Children's St. Louis, Carter has become a professional athlete.

Pediatric Outpatient Therapy

Shriners Children’s outpatient therapy program provides the highest quality pediatric specialty care to improve a child’s level of function and promote maximum independence.