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Video
What is Your Story – Parent Perspective
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2019/05/What-is-Your-Story-Parent-Perspective
Hear from several patient's parents about why they choose Shriners Children's Twin Cities to care for their children!
Patient Story
VBT Friends Forever
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/12/VBT-Friends-Forever
Two patients become friends after getting the same surgery done on the same day at the hospital with the same surgeon.
Video
Meet Jackson
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/12/Meet-Jackson
Jackson has scoliosis, but after two surgeries, he is able to run cross country.
Patient Story
Kerrigan Is a Competitor
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Kerrigan-is-a-Competitor
A broken back helped Kerrigan fix an underlying condition, thanks to her care at Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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.
Treatment
Spinal Fusion Surgery

Spinal fusion surgery stabilizes and corrects the curvature of the spine; and for scoliosis and kyphosis, prevents further curvature of the spine. Stabilizing the spine can improve movement, reduce pain and restore lung function.
Patient Story
Meet Christian, Shriners Children’s Florida’s 2023 Standard Bearer Representative for the Shriners Children’s Open
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Christian-Florida-Standard-Bearer
Christian is a cyclist, mentor and ballroom dancer.
Patient Story
Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-Future
Malorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.
Patient Story
Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-Champion
Spine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.
Treatment
Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering

Shriners Children's is a leader in this alternative, less invasive treatment to spinal fusion. It provides another option for patients with scoliosis who are still growing and need surgery.