BLADDER/BOWELS | ORTHOTICS | SHUNTS/HYDROCEPHALUS | Misc. Surgery | Wheelchairs & Therapy |
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What is a catheter
used to empty one's bladder
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What are AFOS
braces, splints, smos, dafos etc.
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What is hydrocephalus
referred to as water on the brain
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What is Spinal Fusion
when they place titanum rods and screws to straighten the spine
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What is PT
needed for better range of motion
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What is a cone enema
many sb kids need this daily for their bowels
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What is a tendon release surgery?
sometimes necessary for greater range of motion in the foot, especially kids with clubfoot
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What is the percentage of kids with SB that have hydrocephalus
Nearly 70% born with spina bifida have this
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What is the average length of time for spinal fusion surgery
10-12 hours!
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What is OT
occupational therapy abbreviation
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What is lubricant
wet, slick gel like matter necessary for safe cathing
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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
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What are shunts
Unfortunately 40% of these fail within the 1st year.
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What is decompression surgery
this procedure is sometimes recomended for Chiari
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What is a wheelchair
some with sb use this full-time but many only need for longdistances
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What is a urodynamic study
done often to assess how the bladded and urethra are performing
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What is a type of shunt
VP, VA, LP, programmable...
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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!
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What is a UTI
a common infection but left untreated can be very serious
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