Teen Recovers in Pediatric Rehabilitation Program

Knowing Jalen needed a pediatric rehabilitation medical team for intense physical therapy, her doctors recommended care at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Northern California.

Young Patient Takes Her First Steps Thanks to New Prosthetic Leg

Referred to Lauren Hyer, M.D., at the Greenville Shriners Hospital through a Facebook support group when Taylor was 8, Rachel said the experience has been “absolutely life-changing.”

Shriners Hospitals for Children Inspires WCMX Wheelchair Skating Champion

In Sacramento, 16-year old Alyssa was tearing up the skate park. She launched herself into a 12-foot vertical drop, shot straight down the concrete bowl lined with chipped pool tiles and raced full speed to the other side where she spun back around with a look of fierce determination.

Bracing Against the Curve: Anakalia’s Story of Strength and Support from Shriners Children’s

Anakalia was born with osteogenesis imperfecta. Unlike many families, her parents were fully prepared to care for a child with this disorder, since her dad, Mike, was born with the same condition.

External Fixator Exercises: Heelcord Stretch

History of Shriners Children's St. Louis

Shriners Children's St. Louis opened April 8, 1924.

Serial Casting

When a joint is unable to extend or flex, one of the connected muscles may be too tight or too short. To assist in turning the joint in the correct direction, Shriners Children's orthopedic specialists offer serial casting.

Patient Referrals & Transfers

Shriners Children's is committed to working with you to to provide your patients high-quality care for orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate.

Understanding Scoliosis in Children

Dr. Purnendu Gupta explains scoliosis in children and variety of treatments available.

Physical Occupational and Speech Therapy

Podcast about physical, occupational and speech therapy.