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Patient Story
Zavi’s Medical Journey with Shriners Children’s, from Toddler to Teenager
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/01/Zavi-StoryLearn how the pediatric orthotic and prosthetic services team helps him step up to the plate.
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Patient Story
Nothing Slows Down Brody
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/06/Nothing-Slows-BrodyBrody is a middle school basketball player from Omaha, Nebraska, who credits Shriners Children's St. Louis for saving his left leg.
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Patient Story
Stronger Bonds, Brighter Future
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/11/Stronger-bonds-brighter-futureHannah arrived in the United States on Christmas Eve last year, held in the arms of her new adoptive parents, Deanne and Matt. She stepped into a family filled with love, Christmas traditions and new siblings – three, to be exact – more than 8,000 miles from the orphanage in India she had called hom...
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Patient Story
From Vietnam to Boston – the Road to Life-Changing Burn Care
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T-GAP Assessment
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/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
Zoe is Unstoppable!
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/03/Zoes-StoryWith her Shriners Children's Greenville care team by her side, Zoe is not only chasing her dreams but achieving them.
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Patient Story
Former Patient Lives Un-Limb-ited Life
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2022/03/Lucas-UnlimbitedAlthough he was born without a right forearm, as a patient of Shriners Children's Erie, Lucas learned the skills and developed the resolve to lead a full and active life.
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Patient Story
Nothing Stands in 5-Year-Old Elly’s Way
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/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
Kerrigan Is a Competitor
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/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.
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Patient Story
Meet Our New International Patient Ambassador, Gianna
https://shriners-production-cd.azurewebsites.net/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/07/International-Patient-Ambassador-GiannaGianna, 15, had her first visit at Shriners Children’s when she was 3 months old, and at 9 months, she received her first prosthesis.