Successful Chest Wall Reconstruction Allows Patient to Pursue His Dreams

Zachary's proper diagnosis of a rare chest wall condition, Currarino-Silverman syndrome, leads to reconstructive surgery that changes his life.

Jacob's Story: On Track for Greatness

When James and Rachel of Plymouth, Connecticut, adopted 19-month-old Jacob from China in 2013, they knew right away that there would be no stopping him. Despite being born without a right hand and right leg, Jacob was on the go!

Chloe's Bad Break

Chloe knew something was wrong in the first few moments after she surfaced in the middle of the Lake of the Ozarks. Seconds before, the 16-year-old Wentzville, Missouri, girl had been thrown from a tube dragged by a speed boat. She looked at her left arm, floating in the water, and willed it to move...

Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Help Teen Girl Pursue Her Passions

Patient Shares Her Beautiful Artwork

Boston Shriners Hospital patient Milagros is a talented artist who loves to share her drawings. She is creating a piece to display in the hospital’s family waiting room.

Dad's Words: Our Shriners Hospital Experience

There is no instruction manual for parenthood, but even if there was, I don’t think it would have a section on how to react when your child tells you they want to die.

Serial Casting

When a joint is unable to extend or flex, one of the connected muscles may be too tight or too short. To assist in turning the joint in the correct direction, Shriners Children's orthopedic specialists offer serial casting.

ICU Level Acute Burn Care

Our nurses provide ICU level acute burn care including managing specialized pain control and wound care, mechanical ventilation, monitoring and other interventions to regulate body temperature.

Jenna is Making Strides!

Shriners Children's Greenville patient is back to running thanks to the amazing care she received.

Hope for Jacqueline

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia specializes in the on-site crafting of prosthetics and orthotics for the patients at our facility.