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Patient Story
Alejandro is a professional athlete in throw, shot put and discus
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/08/Alejandro-es-atleta-profesional-en-lanzamiento-bala-y-discoAlejandro is a professional athlete in field athletics. He specializes in javelin throw, discus and shot put in the F57 category and belongs to the Mexican Federation of Wheelchair Sports representing the State of Mexico.
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Podcast
Hip Conditions and Disorders
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/09/Hip-Conditions-and-DisordersPodcast with Dominique Laron, M.D. who discusses the hip specialty program at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Patient Story
First of its Kind Legislative Bill Extends Physical Therapy Visits
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/First-of-its-kind-legislative-bill-extends-physical-therapy-visitsLegislators serving in the Utah State Legislative Session will soon gather at the Utah State Capitol to consider myriad matters of importance. They do so knowing they may never bear witness to the individual beneficiaries of the policies they put in place..
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Treatment
Serial Casting
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/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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Patient Story
Northern California Teen Shares Cerebral Palsy and Scoliosis Care Journey
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Tessas-care-journeyTessa was referred to Shriners Children's Northern California by her pediatrician because she was showing cerebral palsy symptoms.
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Patient Story
Peggy Accepts No Limits
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Peggy-Accepts-No-LimitsPeggy’s family was told she would never walk, but thanks to orthopedic care at Shriners Children’s she is participating in a life she loves.
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Patient Story
Chasing a Dream
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Chasing-a-DreamWhile walking comes naturally to most children, it was a challenge for Romina, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) after she was born prematurely at 7 months.
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Treatment
Bracing
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/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.
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Treatment
Plastic Surgery
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Plastic-SurgeryShriners Children’s experienced pediatric plastic surgeons use reconstructive plastic surgery techniques to bring hope and healing to families dealing with differences involving the face, jaw, eyelids, ears, breasts or skin.
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Research at Shriners Children's Philadelphia
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/Philadelphia/About-Us/ResearchLearn about our innovative, collaborative approach to research at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.