Show Me That Smile

It was an ordinary afternoon in the lunch room of a Rochester, New York, elementary school, and all Ryan wanted to do was eat an apple like his classmates.

Elizabeth's Story

When she was 8 years old, on Mother’s Day 2011, Elizabeth fell victim to the No. 1 cause of burns in children during an innocent family get-together enjoyed by most Louisianans.

Professional Education

Professional education opportunities at Shriners Children's Chicago

Peter D. Kim, MD, PHD

Peter D. Kim, MD, PHD specializes in Neurological Surgery.

Laser Surgery

Shriners Children's uses innovative laser surgery to treat scars, resulting in the best outcomes and overall experience for your child.

Tenotomy

Tenotomy is the cutting of a tendon. This and related procedures are also called tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release, and is a part of the treatment process for Clubfoot at Shriners Children's.

External Fixator Exercises: Heelcord Stretch

Paraplegia

Paraplegia refers to partial or full paralysis (loss of the ability to move) and sensation that occurs in the legs and lower half of the body. Spinal cord injury and conditions that affect neural aspects of the spinal cord cause paraplegia.

Meniscus Injury

Meniscus injuries usually occur from sudden movement that causes a tear in the cartilage of the knee joint. Shriners Children’s specializes in both surgical and non-surgical interventions based on the location, size and pattern of the tear.

Patient Programs

Learn about the exciting, enriching patient programs at Shriners Children's Erie