Understanding Arthrogryposis

Doctors discuss arthrogryposis in children and Shriners Children's treatment approach.

Clubfoot

Dr. Peter Smith discusses our non-surgical treatment approach, and long-term research.

Growing Rods

Shriners Children's provides growing rods for children who have not reached skeletal maturity. They are placed along the spine to correct a spinal curve and allow continued growth of the spine.

Spinal Deformity

At Shriners Children's, our focus is on early detection and fusionless treatments for the growing spine. Our teams take an integrated approach to the treatment of spinal deformities like scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis.

Patient Channels Superhero Powers with Wonder Woman Casts

Sixteen-year-old Kelly is a picture of strength and positivity, and not just because of the Wonder Woman casts on her legs.

Talented Patient Credits Nurses for Life-Transforming Care – and Her New Career Goal

Music Therapy

At Shriners Children's, we use a holistic approach to treatment. Providing music therapy is just one of the ways that we care for the overall well-being of children.

Former Patient Appointed by Governor to State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Kara lives independently with support from her sister and other family members. She is serving her three-year appointment as a member of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Sibling Helps Make Brother's Spine Cast

Certified prosthetist Lauren Kells invited Cooper to help her make his brother's cast for a back brace. Both boys have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Chest Wall Deformities and Pediatric Surgery

Podcast with Dr. Pillai on treating chest wall deformities and pediatric surgery such as feeding tubes.