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Patient Story
First Steps: Johan Walks With Prosthetic Minutes After Fitting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Johan-Walks-With-Prosthetic-Minutes-After-FittingJohan's care team was was amazed by the patient's rapid progress.
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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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Provider
Melissa L. Bongard, MSPT
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/B/Melissa-L-Bongard-MSPT-19873Melissa L. Bongard, MSPT specializes in Physical Therapy.
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Provider
Jennifer G. Evans, DPT
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/E/Jennifer-G-Evans-DPT-65579Jennifer G. Evans, DPT specializes in Physical Therapy.
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Provider
Kristen A. Ciacchini, OTR/L
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Our-Care-Providers/C/Kristen-A-Ciacchini-OTR-L-73799Kristen A. Ciacchini, OTR/L specializes in Occupational Therapy.
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Condition
Spina Bifida
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Spina-BifidaAt Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality care for your child with spina bifida.
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Condition
Lordosis
Lordosis is the excessive inward curvature of the spine in the lower back. Treatment at Shriners Children's may include physical therapy or bracing. Surgery may be necessary for severe cases.
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Condition
Osgood-Schlatter Disease Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Osgood-Schlatter-DiseaseOsgood-Schlatter disease is a common reason that children have knee pain, because of overuse and growth spurts. If the pain doesn't subside on its own, Shriners Children's is here to help.
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Condition
Patellar Instability & Medial Patellofemoral Ligament Tears
MPFL tears can often occur from sporting activities that involve quick pivoting such as basketball, tennis, and football. Shriners Children's provides care for MPFL injuries through bracing, physical therapy, and surgery.
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