Getting Ahead of the Curve

Two years ago a minor slip and fall at home led to Reyna's diagnosis of scoliosis.

Getting Stronger Every Day: Charlotte's Story of Courage and Perseverance

Charlotte, a patient at Shriners Children’s Philadelphia, is treated for scoliosis and had spinal fusion surgery.

Growing Rods

Shriners Children's provides growing rods for children who have not reached skeletal maturity. They are placed along the spine to correct a spinal curve and allow continued growth of the spine.

Spinal Deformity

At Shriners Children's, our focus is on early detection and fusionless treatments for the growing spine. Our teams take an integrated approach to the treatment of spinal deformities like scoliosis, kyphosis, or lordosis.

Wheelchair & Seating

Shriners Children's wheelchair, seating and mobility program is a custom seating clinic available to children with seating needs. Practitioners, technicians and volunteers use tools like seat simulation, pressure mapping and hands on adjustments.

Hinzee Has Travel Plans

Hinzee celebrated her “graduation” from Shriners Hospitals for Children Medical Center — Lexington earlier this month. That means she no longer needs to be seen at the medical center for her scoliosis.

Mother and Son Treated for Osteogenesis Imperfecta at Shriners Hospitals for Children

Medical team's expertise in treating osteogenesis imperfecta (brittle bone disease) helps Hunter thrive.

Patient Channels Superhero Powers with Wonder Woman Casts

Sixteen-year-old Kelly is a picture of strength and positivity, and not just because of the Wonder Woman casts on her legs.

Talented Patient Credits Nurses for Life-Transforming Care – and Her New Career Goal

Introducing Chinmay Paranjape

Meet Chinmay Paranjape, M.D., the newest addition to the medical staff at Shriners Children’s Portland!