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Treatment
Nuss Procedure
The Nuss procedure is a minimally invasive surgery for patients with pectus excavatum, also known as concave or sunken chest.
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Video
NUSS procedure and cryoablation with Dr. Sherif Emil
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/12/NUSS-procedure-and-cryoablationPatients with pectus excavatum are now relieved because cryoablation is a real pain management benefit when going through the NUSS procedure.
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Service
Child Life Services
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Child-Life-ServicesChild life professionals at Shriners Children’s take pride in focusing on the "above and beyond" aspects of medical care for our patients. From procedure support to camps, they are ready to advocate for your family.
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Podcast
Chest Wall Deformities and Pediatric Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2021/08/Chest-Wall-Deformities-and-Pediatric-SurgeryPodcast with Dr. Pillai on treating chest wall deformities and pediatric surgery such as feeding tubes.
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Patient Story
The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/The-Fulkerson-method-Procedure-addresses-teens-chronic-knee-painShortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in St. Louis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/St-LouisPediatric specialty care for children throughout Missouri and beyond
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Hospital
Pediatric Specialty Care in Texas
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/TexasPediatric specialty care for children throughout Texas and beyond
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Specialty
Pediatric Surgery
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Pediatric-SurgeryShriners Children's world-renowned pediatric surgery program gives us the ability to help children who have a variety of conditions, including those they were born with, as well as those that develop over time or are the result of an injury.
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News
Cryoablation: Perfect Pain Management Technology
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2023/Cryoablation-Perfect-Pain-Management-TechnologyBecause of cryoablation, patients going through the NUSS procedure won't feel any pain after surgery.
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Outpatient Clinic
Pediatric Specialty Care in New England
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/New-EnglandPediatric specialty care for children throughout Massachusetts and beyond