Muscular Dystrophy

At Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality neuromuscular care for your child with muscular dystrophy.

Hinzee Has Travel Plans

Hinzee celebrated her “graduation” from Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington earlier this month. That means she no longer needs to be seen at the medical center for her scoliosis.

Muscular Dystrophy and Neuromuscular Conditions

Podcast with Dr. Ken Silver, pediatric neurologist, about muscular dystrophy and neuromuscular conditions.

Growing Rods

Shriners Children's provides growing rods for children who have not reached skeletal maturity. They are placed along the spine to correct a spinal curve and allow continued growth of the spine.

Spinal Deformity

At 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.

Patient Channels Superhero Powers with Wonder Woman Casts

Sixteen-year-old Kelly is a picture of strength and positivity, and not just because of the Wonder Woman casts on her legs.

Talented Patient Credits Nurses for Life-Transforming Care – and Her New Career Goal

Music Therapy

At Shriners Children's, we use a holistic approach to treatment. Providing music therapy is just one of the ways that we care for the overall well-being of children.

Sibling Helps Make Brother's Spine Cast

Certified prosthetist Lauren Kells invited Cooper to help her make his brother's cast for a back brace. Both boys have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease.

Radiology and Imaging

Podcast with Richard Bennewate, manager of Radiology at Shriners Children's Portland, discussing advancements in the field of radiology, and what makes their processes unique compared to other children's hospitals.