From Vietnam to Boston – the Road to Life-Changing Burn Care

T-GAP Assessment

The 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.

Radial Polydactyly

Radial polydactyly, also called “thumb duplication” or “split thumb”, occurs when a child is born with a second complete or partial thumb on the side of their hand. Extra fingers can be located anywhere on the hand.

Shriners Children's Boston Patient Angel Helps Spread Holiday Cheer

Angel is receiving burn care at Shriners Children's Boston.

Myles Gets His First Prosthesis

Myles, 8, gets his first prosthetic arm.

Emery’s Orthopedics Team Focuses on Giving Her a Future of Function

Emery's hand and upper extremities orthopedic team is providing the care she needs to live her life to the fullest.

Let's Play Ball

Patient Charlie gets a custom glove from Wilson Sporting Goods to help him play baseball.

Juan Diego is Back in the House

Whether he is working with his therapist, getting ready for surgery or having fun with other patients, Juan Diego can always be seen sporting his signature smile.

Ulnar/Radial Deficiencies

Ulnar/radial deficiencies cause a hand to appear bent at an angle, towards either the thumb or little finger. Shriners Children's goal is to improve the hand’s function and appearance.

Shriners Children’s Athlete Sets Sights for 2028 Paralympics

Born with cerebral palsy, Rhett has physical challenges that affect his right arm, right leg, fingers and toes – but he refuses to let them define him.