California BPI Specialists/Clinics

Shriners Hospital, Los Angeles (orthopaedic)


Response to UBPN questionnaire:
NOTE: Only questions answered are included here


What does your clinic specialize in treating?

Shriners treat children under the age of 18 for orthopaedic and burn scar problems.
Indicate the total number of brachial plexus patients you/your clinic has evaluated since your establishment:
They have seen hundreds (no adults).
State your philosophy regarding evaluation, referral and treatment of obstetrical brachial plexus injuries in children.

We have clinics everyday Monday-Friday here at Shriners Hospital in Los Angeles for children with orthopaedic problems, including brachial plexus injuries.
Indicate research efforts (include dates please) conducted by you specific to brachial plexus injuries.

All 22 hospitals have had many research projects.
Indicate any other facts that you feel would help families and individuals understand your practice.

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of pediatric specialty hospitals. There are 18 orthopaedic hospitals. All of the orthopaedic hospitals are equipped and staffed to treat children with congenital orthopaedic deformities, problems resulting from orthopaedic injuries, and diseases of the musculoskeletal system..
Do you accept any national/governmental payment for services or are you enrolled in any state medicaid plans? Please provide information on these plans and include which states you are enrolled in for medicaid services.

There is never a charge to the patient, parent or any third party for any service or medical treatment received at Shriners Hospitals.
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