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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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Video
Camp Bravo
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2022/02/Camp-BravoCamp Bravo is a week-long acting day-camp for patients with any diagnosis ages 5 and up.
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Patient Story
Brennen is Ready for the Big Game
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/02/Brennen-is-ready-for-the-big-gameWhile most of the Tampa Bay area is focused on cheering on the Buccaneers and quarterback Tom Brady in Super Bowl LV, Shriners Kid Brennen will be cheering for Nick Allegretti and the Kansas City Chiefs come Sunday.
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Patient Story
Teen a Shining Example of Bravery and Aloha
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/09/Teen-a-shining-example-of-bravery-and-alohaEven multiple leg surgeries couldn't dull the positivity radiating from this 13-year-old patient.
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Treatment
Botulinum Toxin
Sometimes referred to as "Botox" or "Dysport," this muscle-relaxing medication is made from bacteria called clostridium botulinum.
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Treatment
Rectal Biopsy
Shriners Children’s doctors may need to take a small sample of tissue from the rectum to confirm if a child has specific rectal disorder or disease, such as Hirschsprung disease.
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Treatment
Helmet Therapy
Helmet therapy is used to treat babies with abnormal head shapes. During this type of therapy, lightweight, padded helmets are worn to gently redirect the growth of the skull into a more natural shape.
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Treatment
Mitrofanoff
A small channel that connects the bladder to the outside of the body. A catheter is used to empty urine from the bladder through the channel, and a one way flap valve is used to maintain urine control.
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Treatment
Intermediate Level Acute Burn Care
Our skilled pediatric nurses provide intermediate level acute burn care. Managing complex burn dressings, vital signs, IV’s and medications and making sure the patient is well hydrated are among the basics of intermediate level care.
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Treatment
Skin Grafting
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/Pediatric-Care/Skin-GraftingShriners Children’s is advancing care and healing for children with burns. When a part of the body loses its protective covering, we can perform skin grafting, which is a transplantation of skin from one area of the body to another.