October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Jessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.

Malachi on the Move

Inpatient rehabilitation at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Chicago helps patients who have simple to complex illnesses and disabilities recover from injury or loss of function. Sometimes the cause is a rare disorder, like for Malachi, who came to the hospital in late June.

We're in This Together

Vertebral Body Tethering Leads to Patient Doing Backflips

Meet Patient Ambassador Paige

Paige,11, looks forward to traveling to Shriners Hospitals for Children — Boston every three months, even if that means going into the OR. Paige was born with a port-wine stain birthmark on her face.

Frankie's story

A boy from Nigeria travels to the Cincinnati Shriners Hospital for cleft palate surgery, and finds benefit in getting stranded in the U.S. during COVID-19. The delay allows him time to also receive speech therapy.

Sisters Overcome Physical Differences and Shine on the Track Field

Bayley, Bella and Beka are three dynamic sisters who stand out on the track field and don’t let their physical differences slow them down.

Halo Traction

Shriners Children's skilled physicians use halo traction as a first step in correcting severe scoliosis, kyphosis and other spine deformities. The treatment carefully pulls a child's head and spine upward, applying a slow stretch.

Limb Lengthening

Shriners Children's experienced pediatric orthopedic surgeons are known throughout the country and the world for their skill in performing limb lengthening surgeries.

Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly (flat head syndrome) is a lasting flat spot on an infant's head where bones may not be correctly fusing together. Shriners Children's can diagnose and treat with cranial molding helmets, bands, or surgery.