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  • Condition

    Back Injuries

    http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Back-Injuries

    Shriners Children's specialists have vast experience treating back injuries that occur while being active or playing sports. We're here to provide the right combination of care and treatment to get your child back to play.

    patient with back pain and back injury using crutches
  • Patient Story

    Honorary Captain Has Eyes Set on Future

    http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Eyes-Set-on-Future

    Malorie, a Shriners Children's St. Louis patient, heads to Pittsburg State University several months early for role as 'honorary captain' of the Kansas Shrine Bowl.

    Malorie sitting on the ground with her back against a bridge wall
  • Patient Story

    Gabrielle's Story: A Worlds-Level Cheerleader Shares Her Scoliosis Journey

    http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/05/Gabrielle-Worlds-Level-Cheerleader

    Gabrielle was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. Read her story as she shares how the care she received at Shriners Children's Philadelphia has helped her continue doing what she loves.

    Gabrielle, scoliosis patient, on field cheering
  • Condition

    Duplicated Thumb

    Thumb duplication is a form of polydactyly, a congenital condition where a child is born with more than five digits on a hand or foot. Polydactyly may occur in both the hands and feet.

    physician speaking with female patient
  • Condition

    Mesenchymal Scoliosis

    Mesenchymal scoliosis is a curve of the spine caused by other medical conditions, such as osteogenesis imperfecta, that may weaken or destabilize a child's spine.

    male patient wearing scoliosis brace
  • Condition

    Pseudoachondroplasia

    Pseudoachondroplasia is a type of dwarfism resulting in short stature with normal facial features, head size, and intelligence. Shriners Children's closely monitors symptoms and provides surgical care if needed.

    mom holding infant while physician examines her
  • Condition

    Syndromic Scoliosis

    Syndromic scoliosis is a side-to-side curve of the spine that develops as part of a syndrome. When a child is diagnosed with a condition, there are certain predictable symptoms expected to appear attached to that syndrome.

    physician examines patient
  • Condition

    Radial Polydactyly

    Radial polydactyly, also called “thumb duplication” or “split thumb”, occurs when a child is born with a second complete or partial thumb on the side of their hand. Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand.

    patient and father with nurse
  • Condition

    Club Hand

    Club hand (radial dysplasia) occurs when the radius bone in the forearm is missing or malformed. Sometimes referred to as “radial hand,” Shriners Children's treatment begins in infancy and often includes occupational therapy and surgery.

    physician examines baby with stethoscope
  • Condition

    Achilles Tendon Ruptures

    http://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Achilles-Tendon-Ruptures

    Achilles tendon injuries may include a rupture, also known as a tear. Early treatment at Shriners Children's for an Achilles tendon tear works best and can help prevent more injury.

    achilles tendon rupture patient and parent in a park