Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency

Proximal femoral focal deficiency is a malformation in the hip joint and upper part of the femur (thigh bone). This malformation results in a difference in leg length and may cause gait abnormalities.

Former Patient Wants Others to Know They're Not Alone

Boy With Cerebral Palsy Finds Perfect Harmony With Care Team

Every individual of a health care team plays a part in a larger masterpiece, including the patient and their family. James and his journey at Shriners Hospitals for Children is a wonderful example of this advantageous alignment.

Camp Winning Hands: Empowering Kids, Building Community

Shriners Children’s Northern California proudly partners with UC San Francisco Benioff Children’s Hospital to organize this unique summer camp designed for children with congenital hand and upper limb differences.

Former Patient Appointed by Governor to State Council on Developmental Disabilities

Kara lives independently with support from her sister and other family members. She is serving her three-year appointment as a member of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

Tenotomy

Tenotomy is the cutting of a tendon. This and related procedures are also called tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release, and is a part of the treatment process for Clubfoot at Shriners Children's.

Rickey's Story

Teen is inspired to become a doctor after life changing care at Boston Shriners Hospital.

Fibular Hemimelia: Tommy's Story

Fibular hemimelia, a rare birth defect, doesn't hold Tommy back thanks to Shriners Children's.

First of its Kind Legislative Bill Extends Physical Therapy Visits

Legislators 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..

Jacob's Story: On Track for Greatness

When James and Rachel of Plymouth, Connecticut, adopted 19-month-old Jacob from China in 2013, they knew right away that there would be no stopping him. Despite being born without a right hand and right leg, Jacob was on the go!