Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering

Shriners Children's is a leader in this alternative, less invasive treatment to spinal fusion. It provides another option for patients with scoliosis who are still growing and need surgery.

Vertebral Body Tethering Leads to Patient Doing Backflips

Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) Surgery Allows Gabby to Return to Competitive Cheer

Just seven short months after VBT spine surgery, Gabby is getting ready to compete with her cheer team at the Summit-Varsity All-Stars in Florida.

Dancer Leaps Into Innovative Fusionless Option

Dancer leaps into innovative fusionless option with VBT tether.

Pioneering Spine Surgery Puts Competitive Cheerleader Back on the Mat

Spine surgery at Shriners Children's put Audrey right back on the cheer mat excelling at a performance level higher than ever before.

Orthopedics

Shriners 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.

Spinal Deformity

At Shriners Children's, our focus is on early detection and fusionless treatments for the growing spine. Our teams take an integrated approach to the treatment of spinal deformities like scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis.

From Shriners Children's to Adulthood

Each year, patients graduate from high school, college or our care. Read the stories of two Shriners Children’s Philadelphia patients who are celebrating graduations this year.

VBT Friends Forever

Two patients become friends after getting the same surgery done on the same day at the hospital with the same surgeon.

Brace Yourself to Meet Alexis

Scoliosis diagnosis gives teen a new purpose