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Patient Story
Shriners Hospitals for Children Feels Like Home to Michael
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/03/Shriners-Hospitals-for-Children-feels-like-home-to-MichaelEight-year-old Michael has been a patient at the medical center since he was a baby, and has had nearly a dozen surgeries to treat his scoliosis and a congenital condition called arthrogryposis, which involves stiffness of the joints that limits the range of motion.
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Condition
Neuromuscular Scoliosis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Neuromuscular-ScoliosisNeuromuscular scoliosis, seen in children who have medical conditions that impair their ability to control the spine-supporting muscles, is the second most common type of scoliosis. Shriners Children's has seen tens of thousands of children with neuromuscular scoliosis.
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Podcast
Weve Got Your Back
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2019/04/Weve-Got-Your-BackPodcast with Dr. Michelle Welborn about the most common spinal deformities and scoliosis, the treatment options available, and the importance of early detection.
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News
Staying Ahead of the Curve in Scoliosis Research
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/06/Scoliosis-ResearchShriners Children’s Philadelphia offers a complete scoliosis care program, from regular screenings to surgery.
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Condition
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Juvenile-Idiopathic-ArthritisJuvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is a disease of the immune system in children that causes long-lasting joint swelling or stiffness. Early diagnosis and aggressive treatment of JIA at Shriners Children's is key.
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Condition
Idiopathic Constipation
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Pediatric-Care/Idiopathic-ConstipationAt Shriners Children's, we provide specialized care for children with idiopathic constipation and other colorectal and gastrointestinal (GI) health problems.
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News
Shriners Children's Scoliosis Patients Give Back
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/07/Scoliosis-Patients-Give-BackWe celebrate several patient ambassadors with scoliosis who have hosted fundraisers, toy drives and school projects to raise money and awareness about Shriners Children’s and the care they received.
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Extension Clinic
Shriners Children's Yakima Clinic
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Locations/Spokane/Clinics/Yakima-ClinicThe Shriners Children's Yakima Clinic is convenient for those who live in central Washington.
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News
Higgy Con 2024 – Scoliosis Strong
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/News/2024/08/Higgy-Con-2024-Scoliosis-StrongShriners Children’s patients, staff and scoliosis families gathered in suburban Chicago for the second year of Higgy Con, an annual conference that brings together families from all over the world.
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Podcast
Chloe's Story: Pediatric Spine Surgery at Shriners Children's
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2020/04/Chloe-and-Spinal-Fusion-SurgeryIn this patient story, Chloe Berkich and her mom, Carrie Berkich, discuss Chloe's spinal condition, why they came to Shriners Children's Chicago, the treatments Chloe received and how she's doing now.
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