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Patient Story
Mother Raises Awareness After Son's Burn Care at Shriners Children’s Boston
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Walkers-StoryWalker’s burn care at Shriners Children’s Boston comes with an important message for families.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Care Inspires Milka to Pursue Sports and a Future Career in Medicine
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/07/Texas-Care-Inspires-Milka-to-Pursue-Sports-and-MedicineBorn with fibular hemimelia, a rare congenital orthopedic condition that ultimately caused the loss of her left leg, Milka's life has been a testament to resilience and determination.
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Patient Story
Teen in Oscar-Winning Documentary Recovers Thanks to Shriners Children's
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Teen-in-Oscar-winning-Documentary-RecoversIvan has undergone more than 10 surgeries and hundreds of hours of therapy. He and his mother found it too difficult to speak about their experience until now.
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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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Treatment
Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Inpatient-Pediatric-RehabilitationShriners Children’s pediatric inpatient rehabilitation program provides the highest quality pediatric rehabilitative care to promote functional independence and a successful transition back to home, school and community life.
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Treatment
Mehta Casting
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Mehta-CastingShriners 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.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Spokane Patient Inspires Scoliosis Support Group
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Patient-Inspires-Scoliosis-Support-GroupClaire recognized the need for a safe space where girls could discuss their feelings and develop healthier relationships with their diagnoses.
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Patient Story
Madison is Back on Her Feet
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Madison-is-Back-on-Her-FeetSurgeries at Shriners Children's Lexington helped Madison return to the active lifestyle she loves.
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Patient Story
Hallie Finds Care for Cerebral Palsy at Shriners Children's Lexington
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/10/HallieHallie was diagnosed with cerebral palsy when she was a baby, and has been coming to Shriners Children's Lexington most of her life.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Florida Patient to Compete in the 2024 Paralympic Trials
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Momo-ParalympicsAn accomplished athlete, Momo is on the emerging Paralympics Swimming team.