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Condition
Atlanto-axial Instability
Atlantoaxial instability is an abnormal, excessive movement of the joint at the base of the skull at the top of the neck - or cervical part of the spine.
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Specialty
Pediatric Surgery
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-SurgeryShriners Children's world-renowned pediatric surgery program gives us the ability to help children who have a variety of conditions, including those they were born with, as well as those that develop over time or are the result of an injury.
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Specialty
Orthopedics
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/OrthopedicsShriners Children’s provides the full spectrum of pediatric orthopedic care. It's everything from fracture care and casting for broken bones, to surgery and rehabilitation.
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Condition
Spinal Muscular Atrophy
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Spinal-Muscular-AtrophySpinal muscular atrophy attacks nerve cells, called motor neurons, in the spinal cord. At Shriners Children's, we offer treatments including physical therapy, respiratory treatment and surgery.
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Condition
Cervical Instability
Cervical instability can be present at birth or caused by trauma and occurs when the neck is unable to support the head and is painful to move. Shriners Children’s orthopedic team can assist with a number of treatment therapies.
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Service
Motion Analysis Centers
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Motion-AnalysisThe specialists in Shriners Children’s motion analysis centers collect and analyze movement-related data, like gait analysis, to help treat children with neuromuscular, acquired or congenital disorders.
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Specialty
Sports Medicine
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Sports-MedicineShriners Children's provides pro-level care for injured young athletes in our sports medicine clinics. Seeing a doctor right away can stop an injury from getting worse and help avoid long-lasting damage.
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Service
Aquatic Therapy
Aquatic therapy helps children improve mobility, strength, stamina and balance in a safe, supportive environment.
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Podcast
Chloe's Story: Pediatric Spine Surgery at Shriners Children's
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/04/Chloe-and-Spinal-Fusion-SurgeryIn this patient story, Chloe Berkich and her mom, Carrie Berkich, discuss Chloe's spinal condition, why they came to Shriners Children's Chicago, the treatments Chloe received and how she's doing now.
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News
Shriners Children’s Chief of Psychology Named 2023 Fellow of American Spinal Injury Association
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/02/Chief-of-Psychology-Named-2023-Fellow-of-ASIAKathy Zebracki, Ph.D., was recently acknowledged as a recipient of the 2023 Fellow of the American Spinal Injury Association award.
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