Tethered Cord | Shriners Children's

The spinal cord normally floats freely inside the spinal canal. A tethered spinal cord is pulled down, stuck or fixed to the spinal canal. Common in children with spina bifida, surgery is the usual treatment to “untether” the spinal cord.

Spine & Spinal Cord

At Shriners Children's, every family can expect our pediatric spine and spinal cord surgeons to provide compassion, respect and a treatment plan that utilizes the most current clinical and scientific research.

Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

Podcast with Dr. Vogel and Dr. Mukherjee about our research-based approach to spinal cord injury rehabilitation.

Learning to Live a New Life After a Pediatric Spinal Cord Injury

Six-year-old Memphis was transferred to the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital after she broke her neck in a car accident near her home outside of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Chicago Police, Chicago Bears Celebrate Alex's Progress in Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation

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.

Motion Analysis Centers

The specialists in Shriners Children’s motion analysis centers collect and analyze movement-related data, like gait analysis, to help treat children with neuromuscular, acquired or congenital disorders.

Pediatric Specialty Care in the Twin Cities

Pediatric specialty care for children throughout Minnesota and beyond

Spinal Cord Injury

Spinal cord injury occurs when nerves in the spinal column in the center of the back are damaged. Shriners Children’s offers advanced surgery options and therapy options to help restore your child’s function and mobility.

Former Patient Finds Strength and Purpose Through Running

Nearly 20 years ago, Max underwent spinal cord surgery at Shriners Children’s Lexington. Today, he’s a marathon runner giving back to the place that helped launch him toward his future.