-
Patient Story
Finding Freedom in Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/KennedyChicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.
-
Patient Story
Stronger Every Step: Cameron’s Story of Perseverance
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Cameron-Legg-Calve-Perthes-Disease-CareDiagnosed with Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease as a child, Cameron managed his condition with orthoses, stayed active in the sports he loved and fondly remembers his time at Shriners Children’s Erie.
-
Patient Story
Former Patient Finds Strength and Purpose Through Running
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Max-Spinal-CareNearly 20 years ago, Max underwent spinal cord surgery at Shriners Children’s Lexington. Today, he’s a marathon runner giving back to the place that helped launch him toward his future.
-
Patient Story
Sarah Is Spreading Kindness
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/09/Sarah-Limb-Difference-CareSarah has made it her mission to teach kindness, inclusion and understanding by sharing her journey of being born without a leg.
-
Patient Story
Picturing a Brighter Future with Shriners Children's
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/01/Ariel-Brighter-FutureWrap-around care incorporates more than just physical and emotional healing.
-
Condition
Chest Wall Deformity
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Chest-Wall-DeformityThe team of specialists at Shriners Children’s treats chest wall deformities of all degrees. All treatment decisions are guided by internationally recognized pediatric surgeons who consider minimally invasive options for each patient.
-
Condition
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Anterior-Cruciate-Ligament-TearsAn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a common knee injury seen in our sports medicine clinics. Shriners Children's specialists will determine if surgery is needed depending on the severity of the injury.
-
Condition
Fractures
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/FracturesShriners Children's provides care for broken bones, including open or compound fractures.
-
Condition
T.A.R. Syndrome
Shriners Children physicians treat TAR syndrome, a rare disorder present at birth characterized by low levels of platelets in the blood and absence of the bones of the forearms.
-
Condition
Nail-Patella Syndrome
Nail-patella syndrome is a rare condition causing irregular growth of the nails, knees, elbows, and pelvis. Symptoms vary in severity, even among members of the same family, and treatment includes bracing or surgery.
Patient Information
Providers & Research
