Orthosis use and ambulation in adults with myelomeningocele after orthotic management from childhood.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Orthotic devices are required for walking in many individuals with myelomeningocele. Evidence concerning orthosis use is sparse, partly because of heterogeneity among groups and different definitions of the neurological level.

Objectives

The objective of this study was to investigate ambulation regarding orthosis use and satisfaction with orthoses after intense orthotic management during childhood.

Study design

The study design is a retrospective follow-up with a cross-sectional study at adult age.

Methods

Participants comprised 59 persons born in 1985 or later. Ambulation was categorized as community (Ca), household (Ha), nonfunctional (N-f), and nonambulation (N-a) groups. Orthosis use was registered at approximately 5 (Age5) and 12 (Age12) years o

SUBMITTER: Eriksson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11005670 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature