Bracing Prosthetics and POPS

Braces, prosthetics and prosthetic devices - what to expect and on-site services at Shriners Children's.

Nutrition Advice for Healing and Health

Clinical dietitian on proper nutrition to help children prepare for surgery, heal and be healthy.

Jack Navigates Cerebral Palsy With an All-Smiles Attitude

At the Portland Shriners Hospital, Jack is treated for the orthopaedic effects of cerebral palsy. He comes in for comprehensive care several times a month including visits to see his pediatric orthopaedic physician, Katie Fuchs, M.D., as well as for physical therapy and speech therapy sessions.

Learning to Live a New Life After a Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury

Six-year-old Memphis was transferred to the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital after she broke her neck in a car accident near her home outside of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Orthotic and Prosthetic Services Help Young Gymnast Soar

With brightly colored gymnastics metals hanging off her arms, 9-year-old Zuleikha posed proudly in the hall of the Pediatric Orthotic and Prosthetic Services (POPS) department. Confidence, fearlessness and energy radiate from the young girl, and it is clear she never lets anything hold her back.

Chicago Police, Chicago Bears Celebrate Alex's Progress in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Skeletal Dysplasia Care

Skeletal dysplasia includes many rare conditions where bones and cartilage develop differently. Also called dwarfism. Shriners Children's offers orthopedics, neurology, otolaryngology, physical and occupational therapy, and genetic testing.

Shriners Hospitals for Children Encourages Patient's Love for Swim Team and Horseback Riding

When Maren was 2 years old she was diagnosed with cancer in her spine. Maren would spend a difficult year battling cancer that left her with a spinal cord injury and paralyzed from her mid-spine down. Maren’s doctors encouraged her parents to seek out Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern Calif...

Aquatic Therapy

Aquatic therapy helps children improve mobility, strength, stamina and balance in a safe, supportive environment.

Maria G. Martinez, MD

Maria G. Martinez, MD specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine.