Getting Back to Dance: Kira’s Scoliosis Story

Kira, a dancer since age 2 and a competitive dancer since age 6, never thought pain would end her dancing career.

Honduras to Spokane: Siblings with Rare Bone Condition Treated at Shriners Children's Spokane

The siblings live with skeletal dysplasia, leaving them with debilitating impairments.

From Dislocated to Dancing

Robert had just moved to Houston in 2000 when he found out cancer was going to claim his mother’s life. Shirley had been the one who was most there for him when he started his St. Louis Shriners Hospital journey in 1969.

Ella's story

When she was 5, Ella suffered a burn injury. She spent about four weeks at the Boston Shriners Hospital, returning every six months for follow-up surgeries and now receives treatment once a year.

Meet Brian

In the early hours of May 17, 2017, a fire broke out at a Michigan motel, the result of an explosion. Brian, his mother and brother suffered injuries and were airlifted to a local hospital. Brian’s wounds were significant, with burns covering 85% of his body.

Dancer Leaps Into Innovative Fusionless Option

Dancer leaps into innovative fusionless option with VBT tether.

Anoplasty

Shriners Children's pediatric surgeons perform this surgery to correct anorectal malformations that cause painful bowel movements. It involves the reconstruction of the anus to stretch or enlarge the opening where stool drains.

External Fixator Exercises: Knee Extension Stretch (Prone)

MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System

Shriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.

Richard Receives the BEAR Implant Surgery

After tearing his ACL, Richard sought care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia, where he received the BEAR Implant surgery.