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Video
Spine Surgeon Dr. Scott Luhmann
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/06/Spine-Surgeon-Dr-Scott-LuhmannScott Luhmann, M.D., serves as the chief of staff at Shriners Children's St. Louis. He is also an orthopedic surgeon, focusing on spinal reconstructive surgery and spinal deformities.
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Video
Angela Shows Off Her Strength On An Adaptive Bike
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/09/Angela-Adaptive-BikeAfter completing months of physical therapy after a spinal cord injury, Angela can now ride an adaptive bike.
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Patient Story
RaeAnne’s Journey to the Crown: Ms. Wheelchair USA
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/RaeAnne-Spinal-CareFrom patient to Ms. Wheelchair USA, RaeAnne’s journey is one of strength, advocacy and breaking barriers.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children's Erie Steps In: Changing the Course of Care for Wyatt
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/04/Wyatt-Duchenne-Muscular-Dystrophy-CareWhen insurance denied Wyatt, Shriners Children’s Erie delivered independence, confidence and hope.
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Patient Story
Bracing Against the Curve: Anakalia’s Story of Strength and Support from Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/04/Bracing-Against-the-CurveAnakalia was born with osteogenesis imperfecta. Unlike many families, her parents were fully prepared to care for a child with this disorder, since her dad, Mike, was born with the same condition.
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Patient Story
Fearless: Peighten’s Story
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Peighten-Scoliosis-CareWhen she was 9 years old, Peighten’s physician discovered the curve in her back exceeded 20 degrees.
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Patient Story
Differences: The Catalysts to Resilience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Kaniyah-Scoliosis-CareWhen Kaniyah’s mom, Keisha, was five months pregnant, she was told Kaniyah would be missing both arms due to a rare condition.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s Philadelphia Helps Young Patient Dance Again in Specialized Wheelchair
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/11/Desa-Spinal-CareDesa is a dynamic 11-year old who received a custom dance chair so she could continue to do what she loves.
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Patient Story
Shriners Children’s St. Louis Impacts Two Generations of Spine Patients
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/03/Rumer-Scoliosis-CareThis mother and son duo have both received world-class scoliosis care at Shriners Children's St. Louis.
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Patient Story
A Generational Story of Community
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2025/02/Ethans-Scoliosis-StoryEthan came to Shriners Children's Philadelphia from Alabama for scoliosis surgery.