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Returning to the Sport She Loves: Annabel's Story

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Annabel-Orthopedic-Care

Annabel, a patient at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, is being treated for an elbow injury through orthopedic surgery.

A teenage girl wearing motion sensors on her wrists and shoulders gives two thumbs up while standing in a motion analysis center.

Pediatric Care

Fracture, Sports Injury and Other Specialty Clinics

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/Our-Care/Specialty-Clinics

The walk-in fracture clinic and other specialty clinics at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia are designed with convenience in mind for busy families and children.

a care provider holding a child's wrist in an examination room

Visiting Us

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Locations/Philadelphia/Patients-and-Families/Visiting-Us

To follow COVID-19 safety precautions, visitors are limited to parents & guardians at this time.

an orthopedic patient gets fitted for a prosthetic arm

Patient Story

Former Shriners Children’s Patient Eyes 2028 LA Paralympics

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Paralympic-Stories/2024/Dani-Kanas-Paralympics

Former Shriners Children's Florida and Philadelphia patient Danielle Kanas has dealt with setbacks throughout her life that will only make her stronger on her journey to her goal of the Paralympic Games in 2028.

Patient Story

Stronger Than SCN8A-Related Epilepsy: Sibby’s Story

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Sibby-Epilepsy-Care

Sibby is a 3-year-old with SCN8A-related epilepsy. Read more to learn about her specialized care plan at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.

a young child in a wheelchair sitting in front of a grassy lawn

Patient Story

Jackson's Limb Difference

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Jackson-Orthopedic-Care

Jackson recently received his first prosthetic arm from Shriners Children's Philadelphia, which will allow him to enhance his daily functions.

male orthopedic patient with prosthetic arm in exam room

Patient Story

A Story of College Independence

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Breianna-Cerebral-Palsy-Care

Breianna is a Shriners Children's Philadelphia patient who lives independently on her college's campus.

Cerebral palsy patient smiling with a care provider in front of a mug of hot chocolate

Patient Story

Hope for Jacqueline

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Hope-for-Jacqueline

Shriners Children’s Philadelphia specializes in the on-site crafting of prosthetics and orthotics for the patients at our facility.

Patient Story

A Generational Story of Community

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Ethans-Scoliosis-Story

Ethan came to Shriners Children's Philadelphia from Alabama for scoliosis surgery.

Ethan and a care provider looking at x-rays.

Patient Story

Kammie's Care Team

https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Kammies-Care-Team

Follow Kammie's journey through wraparound rehabilitation care at Shriners Children's Philadelphia.

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