Anterior Vertebral Body Tethering

Shriners Children's is a leader in this alternative, less invasive treatment to spinal fusion. It provides another option for patients with scoliosis who are still growing and need surgery.

Pediatric Outpatient Therapy

Shriners Children’s outpatient therapy program provides the highest quality pediatric specialty care to improve a child’s level of function and promote maximum independence.

Kira is 100% back!

After spinal fusion, Kira wasn’t sure if she would be able to make it back to competitive dancing. Just months after surgery, she qualified for the same competitive team she was on before surgery and is dancing up a storm!

Scheuermann’s Kyphosis Care

Only about 4% to 8% of kids in the United States have Scheuermann's kyphosis, but the physicians at Shriners Children's are skilled at transforming the lives of those who do.

Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) Surgery Allows Gabby to Return to Competitive Cheer

Just seven short months after VBT spine surgery, Gabby is getting ready to compete with her cheer team at the Summit-Varsity All-Stars in Florida.

Recreational Therapy Inspires Riley

Riley found hope, a future career and the rehabilitation and support services she needed at Shriners Children's.

Ms. Wheelchair USA, a Former Patient, Visits Shriners Children's Chicago

RaeAnne, Ms. Wheelchair USA 2024-2025, visited her old children's hospital to encourage patients and reunite with staff on her care team in the pediatric specialty hospital's spinal cord injury program.

From Spinal Cord Injury to WCMX Champion: Alyssa's Journey at Shriners Hospitals for Children

Honor a Loved One

Honor the life of someone you love with a gift to Shriners Children’s. Your gift allows us to provide specialized care to children facing orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate, regardless of the families’ ability to pay.

History of Shriners Children's Chicago

Shriners Children's Chicago opened March 20, 1926.