Vertebral Body Tethering Leads to Patient Doing Backflips

I will compete in the Olympics

Paulina is an active patient at Shriners Hospital; she is 10 years old and has a passion for gymnastics since she was a kid.

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.

Posterior Sagittal Anorectoplasty

Shriners Children’s colorectal surgeons use this procedure to repair anorectal malformations in some children by surgically creating the child’s anus within the sphincter muscle.

Ostomy Creation & Closure

Ostomy procedures change the way a child's urine or stool exits their body because of problems with their digestive or urinary system. Ostomies can be temporary or permanent.

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.

Orthopedic Surgery

With their expertise in treating children from toddlers to teens, the pediatric orthopedic surgeons at Shriners Children’s understand the challenges of planning ahead for growing bones and bodies.

Spina Bifida

At Shriners Children's, our unique team of specialists provides the highest quality care for your child with spina bifida.

Raquel’s Smile: A Story of Perseverance and Compassionate Care

Originally from Guatemala, Raquel has been a patient at Shriners Children’s Ohio for more than four years, undergoing countless surgeries and procedures to correct a facial cleft that affected her lips and palate.

Navigating Life's Journey: Katelyn's Spina Bifida Story with Shriners Children's

Over the past 15 years, Katelyn has undergone numerous treatments for her spina bifida. Shriners Children's has been a crucial part of her journey.