Functional Electrical Stimulation Machines

Functional electrical stimulation machines use low-energy electrical pulses to artificially generate body movements such as grasping, walking, and standing in children who have been paralyzed.

Limb Length Discrepancies

Dr. Jeffrey Ackman explains treatment for limb length discrepancies at Shriners Children's.

Meet Beau

From the day Sarah found out about her second pregnancy, she had an uneasy feeling that something was different from her first experience.

Casting

Shriners Children's care team specializes in putting children at ease during casting, a common treatment for fractures.

Hello, Ms. Hollywood

Camille steps into Shriners Hospitals for Children — St. Louis on the first cooler day leading into fall with her mom, Shantay, in tow. Ms. Hollywood has arrived. The 3-year-old Evansville, Indiana, girl recently underwent the first of what will be three limb-lengthening procedures before she hits h...

Cerebral Palsy Treatment

Podcast about comprehensive cerebral palsy treatment at Shriners Children's.

Physical Therapy with an External Fixator

Physical therapy combined with an external fixator (EXFIX) can help create the best quality of life for a child treated at Shriners Children's for a limb length discrepancy.

Deep Breaths, Deeper Bond

The first time Respiratory Therapy Manager Marcela Spraul tried to get Courtney to walk, the then-12-year-old simply refused. Now 17, Courtney is planning to follow in Marcela’s footsteps.

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

Carrie's Inspiring Story of Healing

Just three days before her 17th birthday, Carrie was in a horrific car accident less than five miles from her home. She sustained second, third and fourth degree burns over 70% of her body and suffered a serious brain injury. Carrie was airlifted to Massachusetts General Hospital, then transferred t...