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Patient Story
Carter: Shriners Children's Patient Turned Professional Athlete
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/06/Patient-Turned-Professional-AthleteThanks to the pediatric orthopedic care received at Shriners Children's St. Louis, Carter has become a professional athlete.
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Patient Story
Teen Is State Wheelchair Racing Champion Two Years in a Row
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/08/Teen-Is-State-Wheelchair-Racing-ChampionSpine and spinal cord injury care at Shriners Children's helped Andrea roll to victories in wheelchair track.
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Patient Story
Jordan is Flying High
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Jordan-is-Flying-HighHow determination, combined with the right care plan, equals unlimited potential
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Patient Story
First Steps: Johan Walks With Prosthetic Minutes After Fitting
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Johan-Walks-With-Prosthetic-Minutes-After-FittingJohan's care team was was amazed by the patient's rapid progress.
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Condition
Amniotic Band Syndrome Care
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Amniotic-Band-SyndromeShriners Children's skilled physicians have vast experience treating amniotic band syndrome, also known as ABS, which starts in the womb when string-like strands entangle a developing baby.
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Condition
Hand Anomalies
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Hand-AnomaliesHand anomalies (deformities) may be present at birth or appear later in life after an injury. The physicians at Shriners Children’s are here to collaborate on a care plan as unique as your child and their specific hand disorder.
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Condition
Back Injuries
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Back-InjuriesShriners Children's specialists have vast experience treating back injuries that occur while being active or playing sports. We're here to provide the right combination of care and treatment to get your child back to play.
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Condition
Diarrhea
Diarrhea is loose and watery stool and is a common problem. Shriners Children’s cares for children with diarrhea that has lasted for weeks or longer to address more serious issues such as inflammatory bowel disease.
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Treatment
Mitrofanoff
A small channel that connects the bladder to the outside of the body. A catheter is used to empty urine from the bladder through the channel, and a one way flap valve is used to maintain urine control.
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Treatment
Rectal Biopsy
Shriners Children’s doctors may need to take a small sample of tissue from the rectum to confirm if a child has specific rectal disorder or disease, such as Hirschsprung disease.
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