Spine Surgery

At Shriners Children's, we explore all non-surgical options for your child's spine before considering surgery. If surgery is recommended, your child will be in the hands of our world renowned pediatric orthopedic surgeons.

Understanding Spina Bifida

Podcast with Dr. Haluk Altiok about spina bifida and our treatment approach

Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)

A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.

Speech Therapy

The speech therapy services available to patients at Shriners Children’s benefit children from birth through adolescence who have difficulties with communication and swallowing.

Our Pediatric Specialty Care

Shriners Children's Greenville provides family-centered care and treatments for a variety of conditions.

Our Pediatric Specialty Care

Shriners Children's Spokane provides family-centered care and treatments for a variety of conditions.

Our Pediatric Specialty Care

Shriners Children's Chicago provides family-centered care and treatments for a variety of conditions.

Stronger Bonds, Brighter Future

Hannah arrived in the United States on Christmas Eve last year, held in the arms of her new adoptive parents, Deanne and Matt. She stepped into a family filled with love, Christmas traditions and new siblings – three, to be exact – more than 8,000 miles from the orphanage in India she had called hom...

We're in This Together

Our Pediatric Specialty Care

Shriners Hospitals for Children — Canada provides family-centered care and treatments for a variety of conditions.