Osteochondritis Dissecans

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) occurs when a small area of bone and/or cartilage from a joint gets damaged. It is commonly found in the knee joint, but can also occur in other joints. Shriners Children’s provides personalized care plans.

Shoulder Dislocation (Glenohumeral Joint Dislocation)

Shriners Children's offers treatment for shoulder dislocation, or glenohumeral dislocation, an injury in which the upper arm bone comes out of the shoulder blade socket.

Genu Valgum

Understanding why your child has knock knees is important. Shriners Children's physicians are here to provide the answers you need and the care you can count on.

Paraplegia

Paraplegia refers to partial or full paralysis (loss of the ability to move) and sensation that occurs in the legs and lower half of the body. Spinal cord injury and conditions that affect neural aspects of the spinal cord cause paraplegia.

Meniscus Injury

Meniscus injuries usually occur from sudden movement that causes a tear in the cartilage of the knee joint. Shriners Children’s specializes in both surgical and non-surgical interventions based on the location, size and pattern of the tear.

National Preparedness Month

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, to learn more about safety and security measures and to get some tips and tricks on how to adequately prepare for an emergency.

'This Win is Huge'

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Greenville announced that, for the sixth time in seven years, the hospital was honored by Press Ganey with the Inpatient Guardian of Excellence Award.

Award-Winning Care

Blake A. Carroll Scholarship Winner is Olivia Sauer

Olivia Sauer, a scheduling coordinator in the wheelchair and seating department, was announced as the winner. A student at the University of Utah, Olivia is working toward a Bachelor of Science degree in health society and policy with minors in psychology and nutrition.

Ashley Lectureship Series Promotes Continuing Education

The department of orthopedics at Shriners Children’s Northern California recently hosted the annual R. Kirklin Ashley Lectureship Series.