Patient’s Return to Shriners Children’s New England a Grateful Homecoming

When Krissy reflects on her care at Shriners Children’s, she doesn’t sound like someone who spent the majority of her childhood in a hospital.

Sadie Has Confidence, Her Own Sense of Style, and a Desire to Help Others

Sadie has always appreciated the fact that her doctors included her in the decisions concerning her treatment. It is a unique aspect that Sadie believes is what makes Shriners Children’s so special.

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.

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.

Hunter Is Back on the Field After Care at Shriners Children's Lexington

Recovery from a sports injury takes dedication from the doctors and the athlete.

External Fixator Positions: Resting Knee

October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Jessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.

Scoliosis Treatment Restores Young Girl's Mental and Physical Health

Haylie came to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California for scoliosis care after initial treatment with a spinal doctor through a local integrated healthcare system.

Stronger Bonds, Brighter Future

Hannah arrived in the United States on Christmas Eve last year, held in the arms of her new adoptive parents, Deanne and Matt. She stepped into a family filled with love, Christmas traditions and new siblings – three, to be exact – more than 8,000 miles from the orphanage in India she had called hom...

External Fixator Exercises: Knee Flexion Stretch (Prone)