Research at Shriners Children's Chicago

Gerald Harris, Ph.D., director emeritus of our motion analysis center, on the research data we use to provide the best care for kids at Shriners Hospitals for Children.

Eating, Sleeping, and Breathing Soccer

She had speed, physical strength, and above all the spark in her heart and fire in her eyes.

Metabolic Bone Disease

Metabolic bone diseases are generally caused by mineral or Vitamin D, bone mass or bone structure imbalances, and affect bone strength. Shriners Children’s provides treatment for more than 100 common to rare bone diseases.

Limb Deformities

Limb deformities are curved, short or twisted legs or arms. Our specialists help parents understand when growth and time may heal, and when to use medical treatment.

Limb Length Discrepancy

Shriners Children's limb length discrepancy specialists provide high-quality care designed to assist children who have a difference in the length of their arms or legs become as independent as possible.

Shriners Children's Twin Cities Joins with Blank Children's Hospital to Provide Specialty Orthopaedic Care

Shriners Children’s Twin Cities joins with Blank Children’s Hospital to provide specialty orthopaedic care to children in Central Iowa

Shriners Children’s St. Louis Leads Way in Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment

Study shows modified cells automatically release biologic drug in response to inflammation. Shriners Children's Farshid Guilak, Ph.D. leads this revolutionary research.

'I Can Walk Without a Crutch'

Comprehensive Approach to Scoliosis Care

The spine team at Shriners Children’s Hawaii is committed to proper treatment of scoliosis during adolescence, as keiki have not yet reached skeletal maturity.

From Patient to Philanthropist: Megan's Story

Shriners Children's patient alumnus gives back.