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Condition
Larsen Syndrome
Larsen syndrome is a rare condition that mostly affects the development of bones. Symptoms vary but commonly include multiple joint dislocations, unusual face structure and a variety of cardiovascular abnormalities.
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Condition
Familial Polyposis
Shriners Children’s treats children with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), a rare hereditary condition in which extra precancerous tissue develops in a child’s colon and rectum.
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Shriners Children's Sporting Events
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Events/Sporting-EventsShriners Children’s is a beneficiary of a number of national sporting events throughout the year.
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Pediatric Care
Fracture, Sports Injury and Other Specialty Clinics
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/Our-Care/Specialty-ClinicsThe walk-in fracture clinic and other specialty clinics at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia are designed with convenience in mind for busy families and children.
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Patient Story
Winning the Battle, Inch by Inch
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/09/Winning-Battles-and-InchesImagine losing feeling in one of your legs. This is what happened to Juan Pablo, from Arandas, Jalisco, at the age of 4, as a result of an accident.
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Patient Story
From Struggle to Strength: Kalani’s Story of Healing
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Kalani-Bilateral-Hip-Dysplasia-CareAfter a diagnosis of bilateral hip dysplasia, the staff at Shriners Children’s helped Kalani return to the life he loves.
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Patient Story
Leufry’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Leufrys-StoryLaser technology provides innovative approaches to burns.
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Patient Story
Back in the Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Back-in-the-GameSammy has made a full return to competitive golf and football after highly specialized sports medicine knee surgery and rehabilitation.
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Patient Story
From Patient to Future Surgeon? Justin's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Justin-Scoliosis-CareWhen he was 13, Justin began to develop severe pain in his back. It progressed steadily to the point where he could barely finish a day of school.
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Patient Story
Riding Through Adversity: Carlitos’ Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/12/Carlitos-Amputation-StoryAfter an unexpected bike accident, Carlitos found healing at Shriners Children's Northern California.