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Video
Spine Surgeon Dr. Scott Luhmann
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/06/Spine-Surgeon-Dr-Scott-LuhmannScott Luhmann, M.D., serves as the chief of staff at Shriners Children's St. Louis. He is also an orthopedic surgeon, focusing on spinal reconstructive surgery and spinal deformities.
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Video
AmazeKids in Action
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2024/07/AmazeKids-in-ActionSee the AmazeKids in action. The AmazeKids are five Shriners Children’s patients from all over the United States who each in their own way, show us the power of possibility.
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Patient Story
Honduras to Spokane: Siblings with Rare Bone Condition Treated at Shriners Children's Spokane
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Honduras-to-SpokaneThe siblings live with skeletal dysplasia, leaving them with debilitating impairments.
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Patient Story
Annabelle's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Annabelle-CelebratesAnnabelle was born without a fully formed right ear.
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Patient Story
Mia's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/MiaFeeding difficulties lead to cleft palate diagnosis.
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Patient Story
Peggy Accepts No Limits
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/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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Treatment
Recreational Therapy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Recreational-TherapyAt Shriners Children’s, we believe in the power of play! Recreational therapy may just seem like fun, but each interaction has a defined purpose. Activities are adapted to meet the need of each child, encouraging active, healthy lifestyles.
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Treatment
Appendicostomy
An appendicostomy is a surgery for children who have problems with leaking stool (incontinence). This can be due to a birth anomaly that makes the child unable to hold in their stool.
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Treatment
Cecostomy/Chait
A cecostomy tube, or Chait catheter, is a soft tube used to clean and flush out the bowel system. It’s a comfortable and convenient treatment that helps prevent constipation and fecal incontinence.
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Treatment
MACE Procedure
A Malone antegrade continence enema (MACE procedure) also called an appendicostomy, surgically creates a channel that allows an enema, or flush, to be given at the top of the colon instead of at the end through the rectum.