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Video
Emmett's Treatment Makes Shriners Children's History
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/04/Emmett-Body-VideoEmmett's leg lengthening treatment makes history in St. Louis. Eric Gordon, M.D., performs the hospital's first Ellipse nail lengthening where the tool is attached to the outside of the femur, instead of the inside.
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Patient Story
Stronger Bonds, Brighter Future
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Stronger-bonds-brighter-futureHannah arrived in the United States on Christmas Eve last year, held in the arms of her new adoptive parents, Deanne and Matt. She stepped into a family filled with love, Christmas traditions and new siblings – three, to be exact – more than 8,000 miles from the orphanage in India she had called hom...
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One Hundred Years of Hope Healing and Innovation
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/Celebrating-100-Years/Hope-Healing-and-InnovationShriners Children's is one of the most unique, widely-renowned healthcare systems in the world, and its founding 100 years ago by the Shriners fraternity is a special story worthy of celebrating.
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Video
Chloe
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/02/ChloeChloe prepares for a second leg lengthening surgery/ treatment plan. She traveled from her home in St. Lucia in 2018 for her first treatment. This time around, she will be cared for at Shriners Children's St. Louis for six months.
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Treatment
Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)
A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Gianna
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-GiannaGianna, 15, had her first visit at Shriners Children’s when she was 3 months old, and at 9 months, she received her first prosthesis.
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Patient Story
Teen’s Love for Golf Leads Him to Las Vegas
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/10/Teen-Love-for-Golf-Leads-Him-to-Las-VegasShriners Children’s New England patient Carlos will get the opportunity of a lifetime when he attends the Shriners Children’s Open.
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Patient Story
Going for the Gold: Isaac's Story of Success
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/04/Going-for-the-GoldIsaac makes great strides to success as a Paralympian.
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Patient Story
Former Shriners Children’s Northern California Patient Gears Up for Paris Paralympic Games
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Bethany-ParalympicsBethany Zummo hopes to help bring home a third gold medal for the U.S. Sitting Volleyball Team.
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Patient Story
Noah's Story: Anything Is Possible
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Noahs-Clubfoot-JourneyNoah's journey as a Shriners Children's New England patient leads to the college football field.
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