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Treatment
Occupational Therapy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Occupational-TherapyOccupational therapists at Shriners Children's help kids be as independent as possible, focusing on what is important to them and what they love to do in their daily lives.
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One Hundred Years of Hope Healing and Innovation
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Celebrating-100-Years/Hope-Healing-and-InnovationShriners Children's is one of the most unique, widely-renowned healthcare systems in the world, and its founding 100 years ago by the Shriners fraternity is a special story worthy of celebrating.
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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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Condition
Hemihypertrophy
Hemihypertrophy (hemihyperplasia) occurs when one side of the body grows larger or longer than the other. Shriners Children's specializes in treating limb length differences and facial asymmetry.
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Condition
Chest Wall Deformity
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Chest-Wall-DeformityThe team of specialists at Shriners Children’s treats chest wall deformities of all degrees. All treatment decisions are guided by internationally recognized pediatric surgeons who consider minimally invasive options for each patient.
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Condition
Hemiatrophy
Children born with hemiatrophy have unequal leg lengths due to the absence of one side of the leg. A limb lengthening procedure is the most common treatment for this type of limb difference.
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Condition
Multiple Hereditary Exostosis Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Multiple-Hereditary-ExostosisShriners Children's specializes in providing world-class pediatric orthopedic care for children with rare bone disorders – like multiple hereditary exostosis.
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Condition
Spinal Deformity
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-DeformityAt 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.
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Condition
Apert Syndrome
Apert Syndrome, also known as acrocephalosyndactyly, is a genetic disorder that presents with deformities of the skull, face and limbs. Symptoms include a high forehead, underdeveloped upper jaw and wide-set eyes. Children can also have problems with their vision and teeth. Craniofacial specialists ...
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Patient Programs
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/Boston/Patients-and-Families/Patient-ProgramsLearn about the exciting, enriching patient programs at Shriners Children's Boston