BLADDER/BOWELS ORTHOTICS SHUNTS/HYDROCEPHALUS Misc. Surgery Wheelchairs & Therapy
100
What is a catheter
used to empty one's bladder
100
What are AFOS
braces, splints, smos, dafos etc.
100
What is hydrocephalus
referred to as water on the brain
100
What is Spinal Fusion
when they place titanum rods and screws to straighten the spine
100
What is PT
needed for better range of motion
200
What is a cone enema
many sb kids need this daily for their bowels
200
What is a tendon release surgery?
sometimes necessary for greater range of motion in the foot, especially kids with clubfoot
200
What is the percentage of kids with SB that have hydrocephalus
Nearly 70% born with spina bifida have this
200
What is the average length of time for spinal fusion surgery
10-12 hours!
200
What is OT
occupational therapy abbreviation
300
What is lubricant
wet, slick gel like matter necessary for safe cathing
300
What is skin breakdown
it effects your body's largest organ and is a problematic issue for spina bifida and anyone who puts excessive pressure on this organ
300
What are shunts
Unfortunately 40% of these fail within the 1st year.
300
What is decompression surgery
this procedure is sometimes recomended for Chiari
300
What is a wheelchair
some with sb use this full-time but many only need for longdistances
400
What is a urodynamic study
done often to assess how the bladded and urethra are performing
400
What is a type of shunt
VP, VA, LP, programmable...
400
What is a handicap sign
do not, i repeat, absolutely do not park in this special spot iif you do not have one of these!
500
What is a UTI
a common infection but left untreated can be very serious






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