Emmett's Treatment Makes Shriners Children's History

Emmett's leg lengthening treatment makes history in St. Louis. Eric Gordon, M.D., performs the hospital's first Ellipse nail lengthening where the tool is attached to the outside of the femur, instead of the inside.

Our Treatment Approach

Chloe

Chloe prepares for a second leg lengthening surgery/ treatment plan. She traveled from her home in St. Lucia in 2018 for her first treatment. This time around, she will be cared for at Shriners Children's St. Louis for six months.

Medical Minute - Cleft Palate | So Many Surgeries

A Medical Minute with information from pediatric plastic surgeon Julia Corcoran, M.D.

Shriners Hospital for Children Mexico

In the following video we share the services offered by the Shriners Hospital in Mexico

Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Juan Diego

Juan Diego, 18, was burned in an electrical accident when he was 13, leaving his hands seriously disfigured.

Camerons Story

Campfire accident leads to burn injury in nature-loving 3-year-old.

Emmett Paves the Way for Other Patients

Emmett's leg lengthening treatment plan included placing a nail on the outside of his femur, instead of the inside. It's a technique offered at only a handful of hospitals. Emmett's case was a first for Shriners Children's St. Louis.

Nothing Slows Down Brody

Brody is a middle school basketball player from Omaha, Nebraska, who credits Shriners Children's St. Louis for saving his left leg.

Judah: Dont Be Scared of My Hands

Judah adapts, finding ways to climb on the monkey bars and ride his bike. He was born with a hand difference and is treated at Shriners Children's St. Louis by Dr. Charles Goldfarb.