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Patient Story
First Steps: Johan Walks With Prosthetic Minutes After Fitting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Johan-Walks-With-Prosthetic-Minutes-After-FittingJohan's care team was was amazed by the patient's rapid progress.
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Video
Chloe
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/02/ChloeChloe prepares for a second leg lengthening surgery/ treatment plan. She traveled from her home in St. Lucia in 2018 for her first treatment. This time around, she will be cared for at Shriners Children's St. Louis for six months.
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Treatment
Serial Casting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Serial-CastingWhen a joint is unable to extend or flex, one of the connected muscles may be too tight or too short. To assist in turning the joint in the correct direction, Shriners Children's orthopedic specialists offer serial casting.
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Treatment
Reconstructive Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Reconstructive-SurgeryShriners Children’s provides innovative, personalized care for children with reconstructive needs.
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Patient Story
Whisking Up Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Whisking-Up-IndependenceJack, 18, who was born with bilateral upper extremity differences and a mild cognitive delay related to a prenatal brain injury, loves to cook.
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Patient Story
Juan Diego is Back in the House
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/11/Juan-DiegoWhether he is working with his therapist, getting ready for surgery or having fun with other patients, Juan Diego can always be seen sporting his signature smile.
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Patient Story
Lily Ready to Treat Patients with Same Type of Care She Received
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/LilyLily has been a patient at Shriners Children's Lexington almost from the day she was born. But this did not slow her down. In 2018, Lily became a National Patient Ambassador for Shriners Children’s and continues to give back to the hospital system.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Gives Liam a New Lease on Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Liams-New-Lease-on-LifeLiam gains confidence and independence while living with a rare disorder.
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Patient Story
Noah's Story: Anything Is Possible
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Noahs-Clubfoot-JourneyNoah's journey as a Shriners Children's New England patient leads to the college football field.
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Treatment
Bracing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/BracingShriners Children's multidisciplinary team includes orthotists who create braces to meet the individual need of each child – whether to treat a complex condition or common injury.