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Treatment
MAGEC System - MAGnetic Expansion Control Spinal Bracing & Distraction System
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/MAGEC-SystemShriners Children’s pioneered the use of the MAGEC System for treating early onset scoliosis. This magnetic rod-lengthening treatment gently guides the growth of the spine, without repeated surgeries.
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School Nurse Resources
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Providers-and-Research/For-Health-Professionals/School-Nurse-ResourcesOur partnership with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN) is a natural extension of our mission and 100-year history of providing compassionate, innovative care.
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Service
Lokomat
The Lokomat® device is a unique and valuable rehab tool for children. It combines an exoskeleton with dynamic body support. The device moves up and down with the patient to mimic a natural walking pattern.
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Treatment
Orthopedic Surgery
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Orthopedic-SurgeryWith their expertise in treating children from toddlers to teens, the pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Shriners Children’s understand the challenges of planning ahead for growing bones and bodies.
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Condition
Scoliosis Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/ScoliosisScoliosis is a condition where the spine is curved sideways. With advanced treatments and world-class expertise, Shriners Children's cares for more than 10,000 children with scoliosis each year
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Service
Upper Airway Imaging
The upper airway includes the nose, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx) and voice box (larynx). Upper airway imaging looks for narrowing in these areas, which can be common for children with craniofacial and neuromuscular conditions.
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Service
Functional Electrical Stimulation Machines
Functional electrical stimulation machines use low-energy electrical pulses to artificially generate body movements such as grasping, walking, and standing in children who have been paralyzed.
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Condition
Neuromuscular Scoliosis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Neuromuscular-ScoliosisNeuromuscular scoliosis, seen in children who have medical conditions that impair their ability to control the spine-supporting muscles, is the second most common type of scoliosis. Shriners Children's has seen tens of thousands of children with neuromuscular scoliosis.
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Condition
Kyphosis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/KyphosisShriners Children's physicians have treated thousands of children with kyphosis, an abnormal forward curve of the upper spine, including those with the most challenging cases.
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Service
Urology Services
Shriners Children’s provides specialized care for urinary disorders of the male and female urinary tracts, as well as conditions of the male genital tract.