St. Louis, Mo. (May 20, 2011) — Shriners Hospitals for Children® — St. Louis has been named by U.S. News as one of the top 10 pediatric orthopedic hospitals in America. The hospital is co-listed with St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine due to their partnership in providing pediatric orthopedics.

“We are proud to be recognized as a part of this excellent continuum of orthopedic care with our partners at St. Louis Children’s Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine,” said Hospital Administrator John Gloss. “We are grateful that St. Louis Children’s Hospital invited us to participate in the pediatric orthopedic portion of their survey.”

Chief of Staff Perry L. Schoenecker, M.D., said the ranking confirms that the partnership between the three entities brings the nation's best in orthopedic care to children and families in St. Louis.

“I congratulate our physicians and staff members who consistently deliver on the promise of our...