SPINA BIFIDA-THORACIC LEVEL
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SUMMARY
1. Kyphoscoliosis is very common: may need TLSO brace or surgery. This is uncommon if lesion is below L2 level.
2. Patients usually unable to walk.
3. Dynamic standers and reciprocating gait ortloses/HKAFOs may have use, but rarely used beyond early childhood.
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.
