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News
Shriners Children’s Research Director Named to National Academy of Medicine
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/News/2022/10/Guilak-National-Academy-of-MedicineFarshid Guilak, Ph.D., research director at Shriners Children’s St. Louis, recently received one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine. He has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Provider
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/03/From-Patient-to-ProviderThe new manager of surgical services at Shriners Children's Lexington can relate to her patients because she was once a Shriners Children's patient, too.
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Service
Inpatient Bowel Management
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Inpatient-Bowel-ManagementPatients with severe constipation or who have not achieved success in outpatient bowel management can benefit from out intensive inpatient program tailored to the unique needs of each patient and family.
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Patient Story
Brace Yourself to Meet Alexis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Brace-Yourself-to-Meet-AlexisScoliosis diagnosis gives teen a new purpose
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Condition
Limb Length Discrepancy
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Limb-Length-DiscrepancyShriners Children's limb length discrepancy specialists provide high-quality care designed to assist children who have a difference in the length of their arms or legs become as independent as possible.
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Video
What is Your Story – Parent Perspective
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2019/05/What-is-Your-Story-Parent-PerspectiveHear from several patient's parents about why they choose Shriners Children's Twin Cities to care for their children!
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Video
Alexis explains her organization EmBrace You
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2021/02/Alexis-explains-her-organization-EmBrace-YouWhen Alexis was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Scoliosis, she made it her goal to find a way to help others diagnosed with her same condition. EmBrace You is her organization that makes and provides Brace Bags for kids to keep their brace in during activities.
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Patient Story
Hip Dysplasia Can't Stop Gwenyth's Snuggles
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/07/Hip-dysplasia-cant-stop-Gwenyths-snugglesWhen an ultrasound revealed Lauren’s 3-month-old daughter, Gwenyth, had bilateral hip dysplasia and would need to begin 24-hour bracing treatment right away, Lauren sobbed.
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Podcast
Spine Serial Casting and Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Podcasts/2022/09/Spine-Serial-Casting-and-Halo-TractionPodcast with Dr. Szczodry explains serial casting and halo traction for scoliosis and spinal deformities. suggest teaser image merlin 9248
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Treatment
Scoliosis Specific Exercises
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Scoliosis-Specific-ExercisesScoliosis specific exercises offered by physical therapists at Shriners Children’s, aim to correct and slow the progression of a spinal curve, reduce pain and improve posture, breathing and quality of life.