Muscular and neuromuscular conditions range in complexity and severity, and they can present in any number of ways. Every patient deserves an individualized treatment plan that meets their unique needs. This is precisely why Shriners Hospitals for Children embraces a multidisciplinary approach.
Some of the pediatric neuromuscular conditions we routinely treat are:
- Cerebral palsy
- Nerve, muscular and connective tissue disorders, such as:
- Arthrogryposis
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
- Congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia
- Distal hereditary motor neuropathies (dHMN)
- Ehlers-Danlos syndromes
- Friedreich ataxia
- Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (juvenile inflammatory arthritis), Marfan syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Neuromuscular scoliosis
- Spina bifida
- Spinal muscular atrophy
At Shriners Hospitals for Children, we treat the child, not the condition. We focus on their unique physical, psychological and emotional needs; and at the direction of our pediatric specialists, provide the very best wraparound care available anywhere.
Conditions, treatments and services provided may vary by location. Please consult with the Shriners Hospitals for Children location nearest you. See zip code search feature to the right.
The best medical support services are ones that help patients and their families continue working toward adjustment, healing and recovery. The specific muscular and neuromuscular support services your child's health care team recommends will be guided by the type and severity of the condition. Some patients, for example, may benefit from custom orthotics or serial stretch casting, while others thrive after undergoing physical therapy or surgery. Again, every child's needs are different.
Shriners Hospitals for Children offers diverse muscular and neuromuscular support services, including:
Conditions, treatments and services provided may vary by location. Please consult with the Shriners Hospitals for Children location nearest you. See zip code search feature to the right.
Shriners Hospitals for Children is one of the world's most respected pediatric health care systems, with 22 locations across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Telehealth capabilities help our physical locations care for patients from select rural and underdeveloped regions. Additionally, our national and international outreach programs and community clinics reach thousands of children who would not otherwise have access to pediatric specialty care.
What to expect
Our priority is our patients, which is why each and every family is always met with compassion, hope and respect. We understand that many families are navigating complex medical issues, and Shriners Hospitals for Children works hard to make the journey as easy as possible.
Insurance and payment information
Most major insurance providers are accepted; however, insurance coverage is not required for care. Any child under 18 with a medical condition or medical need that is within the health care system’s scope of services, is eligible for care. Shriners Hospitals for Children offers financial assistance to those in need.
Before your appointment
Prior to your first visit, be sure to gather any medical records and documents, assistive technology or adaptive devices that may be relevant to the health care team.
This checklist should be helpful when preparing for your first appointment:
- List of current medications your child is taking
- X-rays or other diagnostic images/reports
- Your child’s primary care and referring physicians' names, addresses, and phone and fax numbers
- Insurance card and photo ID
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Our team is comprised of some of the world's leaders in the field, including pediatric orthopaedic surgeons, hand surgeons, physiatrists, neurosurgeons, neurologists, physical and occupational therapists, and a wide array of other specialists. Together, we're improving the lives of children and helping them fulfill their dreams.
Since opening its doors nearly a century ago, Shriners Hospitals for Children has cared for 1.4 million children. When it comes to treating rare or complicated muscular and neuromuscular conditions, our team of specialists is armed with extensive experience and the most up-to-date research and technology. We provide compassionate, family-centered care that addresses all aspects of well-being. Our 360-degree approach is aimed at helping kids be kids.