Five Tips to Better Well-Being

Top tips from our Shriners Hospitals for Children — Honolulu team of specialists to help you keep working toward your better-health goals.

Celebrating Care Manager's Week

Sarah Ingraham, SLP-CCC

Sarah Ingraham, SLP-CCC specializes in Speech Pathology.

Growth Plate Injuries

Growth plate injuries affect the developing tissues that define the length and shape of bones in adolescents. Shriners Children’s has the specialized expertise you can count on to know what steps are essential to your child’s recovery.

Atypical Head Shape

A baby's soft skull may have an atypical head shape that is flattened, unevenly flat or cone shaped. Some resolve on their own. Shriners Children's evaluates and treats with molded helmets or headbands and physical therapy.

Congenital Scoliosis

Shriners Children's provides premium care to children with congenital scoliosis, which is a side to side curve in the spine present at birth.

Genu Varum

"Bowlegs." It's the common name used in place of a medical term — genu varum — for a condition almost all babies are born with. But if your child doesn't outgrown his or her bowlegs, Shriners Children's is there to help.

Knee Pain

Knee pain is common in active children and can range from mild to severe. Specialists at Shriners Children's will assess your child's knee pain to diagnose their condition and develop a customized treatment plan.

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 ...

Muscle Weakness

Muscle weakness involves decreased strength in the muscles. A Shriners Children's physician can assess your child's muscle weakness, look for a cause and develop a treatment plan.