Free screening clinic set for Saturday for children with bone, muscle or joint problems

MARYVILLE - A free screening clinic for children with bone, muscle or joint problems is set for 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, at Anderson Hospital, 6800 Illinois Route 162 in Maryville.

The screening clinic is sponsored by Troy/Edwardsville Shrine Club of the Ainad Shriners.

Conditions treated for children at Shriners Hospital in St. Louis are:

• Arthogryposis (stiff joints)
• Cerebral Palsy
• Clubfoot
• Hip conditions
• Osteogenesis Imperfecta (Brittle Bones)
• Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Limb deformities
• Limb length differences
• Neurological disorders
• Rickets
• Scar revisions
• Scoliosis
• Specialized plastic surgery
• Spina Bifida/Meyelodysplasia
• Spine conditions
• Sports injuries

Children are eligible to receive care if they are under the age of 18 with a treatable orthopedic condition. Income, financial status and/or insurance coverage has no impact on eligibility for services.

For more information, call (314) 432-3600 or visit shrinershospitals forchildren.org/st.louis or Facebook.com/ShrinersSTL.