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T-GAP Assessment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Providers-and-Research/For-Health-Professionals/T-Gap-AssessmentThe thumb grasp and pinch assessment (T-GAP / TGAP) is a participation measure developed to rate the hands ability to formulate grasp and pinch during nine object manipulation routines.
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Patient Story
Teeing Off a Fall to Remember
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Maddie-Standard-BearerMaddie, a Patient Ambassador for Shriners Children's, is excited to take on a new title of Standard Bearer at the Shriners Children's Open in Las Vegas this October.
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Patient Story
Finding Freedom in Halo Traction
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/05/KennedyChicago girl seeks scoliosis and kyphosis care in St. Louis, undergoes halo traction and spine surgery.
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Patient Story
Myles Gets His First Prosthesis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/04/Myles-Gets-His-First-ProsthesisMyles, 8, gets his first prosthetic arm.
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Patient Story
Standing On My Own
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Standing-On-My-OwnPatient Maria learns to stand with help from Pediatric Orthotics and Prosthetic Services.
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Patient Story
Dennilson: Strength and Love of Sports
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/09/Dennilson-Patient-AmbassadorSince his birth, Dennilson has known how to overcome the circumstances that life has put along his way, which have resulted in success and learning.
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Patient Story
Laykin Strong
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2024/11/Laykins-Spinal-Cord-Injury-JourneyLaykin began coming to Shriners Children's Philadelphia this past spring for outpatient therapy. Read her story and learn more about the specialized care she receives.
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Patient Story
Nothing Stands in 5-Year-Old Elly’s Way
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Nothing-Stands-in-Ellys-WayDiagnosed with proximal focal femoral deficiency, Elly runs, bikes and plays right alongside her peers, thanks to the medical equipment and care she has received at Shriners Children’s.
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Patient Story
From Peru to Boston for Specialized Scar Treatment
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/08/From-Peru-to-BostonChris received specialized scar treatment.
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Patient Story
Kerrigan Is a Competitor
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/06/Kerrigan-is-a-CompetitorA broken back helped Kerrigan fix an underlying condition, thanks to her care at Shriners Children's St. Louis.