Spine Surgeon Dr. Scott Luhmann

Scott Luhmann, M.D., serves as the chief of staff at Shriners Children's St. Louis. He is also an orthopedic surgeon, focusing on spinal reconstructive surgery and spinal deformities.

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

Rare Disease Day 2023: Keira and Hannea's Journeys at Shriners Children's

Read the stories of Keira and Hannea, who both found their homes away from home at Shriners Children's Philadelphia while receiving care for their rare medical conditions.

Sisters Overcome Physical Differences and Shine on the Track Field

Bayley, Bella and Beka are three dynamic sisters who stand out on the track field and don’t let their physical differences slow them down.

Dancer Leaps Into Innovative Fusionless Option

Dancer leaps into innovative fusionless option with VBT tether.

Multidisciplinary Care Helps Patient Address Multiple Conditions

Described as “the life of the hospital” by a Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville staff member, Catlynn is no stranger to the Shriners family. A patient since age 3, Catlynn was diagnosed with three conditions.

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.

Research at Shriners Children's Chicago

Gerald Harris, Ph.D., director emeritus of our motion analysis center, on the research data we use to provide the best care for kids at Shriners Hospitals for Children.