SPINA BIFIDA-PROGRESS
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SUMMARY
1. Often a 2-5 year lag in developmental milestones in children.
2. 50% are ambulant around the household & community (of these, 20% use walking aids and/or AFOs).
3. 50% use WC (of these, 20% may walk for exercise).
4. 38%-48% gainful employment.
5. Common cause of mortality: urosepsis & renal failure.
Reference(s)
Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.
