Cloaca Repair

Shriners Children’s provides cloaca repair to treat complex cloacal malformations. It requires a collaborative effort by experienced pediatric general surgeons, pediatric urologists and other specialists. Complexity varies by case.

Mehta Casting

Shriners Children's orthopedic surgeons specialize in the application of Mehta casts – an option to treat the curvature of the spine in children diagnosed with infantile scoliosis.

Saint's Story

Saint's parents share photos on social media to promote acceptance and help other families navigate their own cleft experiences.

October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Jessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.

Ángel Yahir, young promise in the Paralympic Games

Ángel is a 16-year-old patient who came to Shriners Hospital at the age of three with a diagnosis of myelomeningocele. Currently, he shares with us that he has more than 20 medals for participating in the disciplines of Track Running and Chair Basketball. Check his story below.

Stronger Bonds, Brighter Future

Hannah arrived in the United States on Christmas Eve last year, held in the arms of her new adoptive parents, Deanne and Matt. She stepped into a family filled with love, Christmas traditions and new siblings – three, to be exact – more than 8,000 miles from the orphanage in India she had called hom...

From Vietnam to Boston – the Road to Life-Changing Burn Care

With Great Bracing Comes Great Responsibility

Liam and Sarah, who is a professional photographer, have learned to embrace Liam’s scoliosis treatment by using his braces to create fantastical photos of Liam depicted as his favorite superheroes.

Enhancing the Patient Experience

SRATUS is a remote interpreting service: as soon as families come through our doors, we want them to feel comfortable and safe whatever their language.

Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a procedure used to diagnose and treat joint conditions. Shriners Children's pediatric orthopedic surgeons treat a variety of conditions with this minimally invasive surgery option.