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Patient Story
Honduras to Spokane: Siblings with Rare Bone Condition Treated at Shriners Children's Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Honduras-to-SpokaneThe siblings live with skeletal dysplasia, leaving them with debilitating impairments.
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Patient Story
Standing Strong and Giving Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Victoria-and-MeganAfter going through their own journeys with scoliosis, these two girls know exactly what it takes to help other patients getting ready for spine surgery.
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Patient Story
Marius’ Resilience Continues to Inspire Others
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/MariusMarius triumphs over adversity.
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Patient Story
Mia's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/MiaFeeding difficulties lead to cleft palate diagnosis.
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Patient Story
Taelley's Triumph: A Journey of Smiles and Strength
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Taelley-TriumphDoctors told Taelley’s mom, Lindsey, that her baby would never walk, talk, or have any quality of life, but within her first two months of life, everyone was shocked and amazed by the resilient little girl.
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Patient Story
Peggy Accepts No Limits
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Peggy-Accepts-No-LimitsPeggy’s family was told she would never walk, but thanks to orthopedic care at Shriners Children’s she is participating in a life she loves.
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Patient Story
Raquel’s Smile: A Story of Perseverance and Compassionate Care
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Raquels-Smile-A-Story-of-Perseverance-and-Compassionate-CareOriginally from Guatemala, Raquel has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Ohio for more than four years, undergoing countless surgeries and procedures to correct a facial cleft that affected her lips and palate.
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Patient Story
From Desperation to Determination
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Natalies-Bilateral-Proximal-Femoral-Focal-Deficiency-StoryBorn prematurely at just 31 weeks, Natalie’s arrival was a whirlwind for her parents.
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Treatment
Respiratory Treatments
Respiratory treatments are often necessary following surgery to strengthen the lungs and prevent infection. Respiratory therapists will provide exercises and treatments patients can do in the hospital and at home.
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Treatment
Colon Resection/Sigmoid Resection/Bowel Resection
Colon resections, also referred to as sigmoid resections or bowel resections, are performed by our pediatric surgeons. The procedure involves removing part of the bowel to treat and prevent diseases and conditions that affect the colon.