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Patient Story
Brinae's Journey Back to Dance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/10/Brinae-Orthopedic-CareBrinae’s dream to dance returned after amputation, thanks to the prosthetic and therapy care she received from the staff at Shriners Children’s.
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Condition
Spondylolysis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/SpondylolysisShriners Children's physicians have vast experience treating spondylolysis, a spine condition that can lead to small stress fractures or cracks in the vertebrae, often after repeated injuries during sports.
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Condition
Cleft Hand
Cleft hand, also known as central deficiency or ectrodactyly, forms before birth. Characterized by the absence of one or more fingers, the hand is often V-shaped. Shriners Children's treatment includes occupational therapy and surgery.
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Patient Story
A Story of Hope: Meet Emiliano
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Emiliano-Orthopedic-CareMeet Emiliano, a teen with Gorham-Stout disease who traveled from Guatemala to Philadelphia for care.
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Patient Story
Strength in Every Step: Daniel’s Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Daniel-Limb-Length-Discrepancy-CareAfter battling acetabular cancer, Daniel received care from the team at Shriners Children's, where he required a femur prosthesis and faced ongoing challenges from his early illness.
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Patient Story
From Shirts to Skins – Grady’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Grady-Scoliosis-CareWhen his scoliosis pain began to interfere with his basketball, Grady's family found a solution at Shriners Children's Portland.
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Patient Story
A Rare Diagnosis, a Remarkable Bond: Finding Support Through Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/07/Haze-and-Charlotte-Diastrophic-Dysplasia-CareWhen their children were diagnosed with diastrophic dysplasia, Ashley and Haley found more than specialized care – they found each other, and a lifelong connection rooted in shared experiences.
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Patient Story
Richard's Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/07/Richard-Navigating-WavesIt’s August 1968 and all of Richard's family heads off in the car to visit family in Montreal.
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Patient Story
Meet Marshall
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/09/Meet-MarshallAn avid golfer, Marshall is excited to be the official Northern California Standard Bearer at the 2022 Shriners Children's Open.
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Patient Story
Whisking Up Independence
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/02/Whisking-Up-IndependenceJack, 18, who was born with bilateral upper extremity differences and a mild cognitive delay related to a prenatal brain injury, loves to cook.