An interdisciplinary approach is used in patient care programs to ensure comprehensive care for each patient. The staff includes orthopaedists, surgeons and pediatricians, as well as other medical specialists.

The Mexico City Hospital is equipped and staffed to provide care for virtually all pediatric orthopaedic problems, with the exception of acute trauma. Some of the orthopaedic problems most commonly treated at the Mexico City Hospital include:

• Scoliosis and other spinal deformities
• Spina bifida/myelodysplasia
• Skeletal growth abnormalities
• Orthopaedic problems of cerebral palsy and other neuromuscular disorders
• Metabolic bone disease
• Hand disorders
• Hip disorders
• Limb deficiencies
• Leg length discrepancies

The hospital also treats polio, infections of the bones and joints, and rickets.

Family-Centered Care

Recognizing that the family plays a vital role in a child's ability to overcome an illness or injury, Shriners Hospitals helps the family provide the support the child needs by involving the family in all aspects of the child's care and recovery.

The purpose of all Shriners Hospitals for Children is to provide care to children with orthopaedic, burn or spinal cord injuries and certain other medical conditions, to help them lead fuller, more productive lives. By promoting the importance of the family and helping it become a stronger support system for the child, Shriners can accomplish its purpose more effectively.