Mohammed’s Spina Bifida Care Team Inspires Independence

Mohammed has been followed by an outstanding team of spina bifida specialists at Shriners Children’s since he was 5.

Scoliosis Specific Exercises

Scoliosis specific exercises offered by physical therapists at Shriners Children’s, aim to correct and slow the progression of a spinal curve, reduce pain and improve posture, breathing and quality of life.

October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Jessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.

Malachi on the Move

Inpatient rehabilitation at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago helps patients who have simple to complex illnesses and disabilities recover from injury or loss of function. Sometimes the cause is a rare disorder, like for Malachi, who came to the hospital in late June.

With Great Bracing Comes Great Responsibility

Liam and Sarah, who is a professional photographer, have learned to embrace Liam’s scoliosis treatment by using his braces to create fantastical photos of Liam depicted as his favorite superheroes.

From Spinal Cord Injury to WCMX Champion: Alyssa's Journey at Shriners Hospitals for Children

Spine Surgery and Scoliosis Care, The Most Amazing Care Anywhere

Our Pediatric Spine Center offers a specialized program for the evaluation and management of pediatric spinal disorders.. From common idiopathic adolescent scoliosis to the most complex young spine deformities, we believe each child deserves an individualized treatment plan utilizing the most advanc...

VBT Friends Forever

Two patients become friends after getting the same surgery done on the same day at the hospital with the same surgeon.

From Bolivia to Philadelphia: Joissy’s Scoliosis Story

Joissy and her family found world-class scoliosis care, love and support at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.

Tetraplegia

Tetraplegia, or quadriplegia, is the inability to voluntarily move the upper and lower body due to a spinal cord or brain injury, it affects all four limbs, and in some people, parts of the chest, abdomen and back.