Physical Therapy with an Ellipse Nail

Physical therapy combined with an Ellipse Nail can help create the best quality of life for a child with a limb length discrepancy treated at Shriners Children's.

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Information for Patients & Families

Comprehensive information, details and options for patients and families at Shriners Children's Twin Cities

Understanding Scoliosis in Children

Dr. Purnendu Gupta explains scoliosis in children and variety of treatments available.

Vertical Expandable Prosthetic Titanium Rib (VEPTR or Titanium Rib)

A curved metal rod that is surgically implanted to help straighten the spine and separate ribs so the lungs can grow and expand as the child grows. This device can be used to treat severe chest wall deformities and scoliosis.

Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopic surgery, also known as arthroscopy, is a procedure used to diagnose and treat joint conditions. Shriners Children's pediatric orthopedic surgeons treat a variety of conditions with this minimally invasive surgery option.

Thalia: Free to Be Me!

Living in Haiti, Thalia wore a brace to address her scoliosis curve but it wasn’t enough. By the time she was 13 years old, she had to stop taking dance class and would become exhausted just playing with her friends.

Vertebral Body Tethering Leads to Patient Doing Backflips

Virtual Turkey Trot and Roll Provides a Holiday Tradition Alternative

The Turkey Trot is “the Most Popular Race in America,” declared Runner’s World one year ago. The iconic publication stated that, since 2015, Thanksgiving has surpassed Independence Day as the most popular day in the United States to run a race.

The Fulkerson Method: Procedure Addresses Teen's Chronic Knee Pain

Shortly after her first visit to the Greenville Shriners Hospital, a diagnosis was clear – patellofemoral instability. Alexis’ inner growth plate in her knee was outgrowing her outer knee growth plate, causing her knee to pop out of place on occasion.