Rehabilitation and medical management of the adult with spina bifida

Brad E. Dicianno; Brad G. Kurowski; Jennifer Marie J Yang; Michael B. Chancellor; Ghassan K. Bejjani; Andrea D. Fairman; Nancy Lewis; Jennifer Sotirake

doi:10.1097/PHM.0b013e31818de070

Rehabilitation and medical management of the adult with spina bifida

Brad E. Dicianno, Brad G. Kurowski, Jennifer Marie J Yang, Michael B. Chancellor, Ghassan K. Bejjani, Andrea D. Fairman, Nancy Lewis, Jennifer Sotirake

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Abstract

As the life expectancy of individuals with spina bifida increases, a lifelong need for management of many health issues in a rehabilitation setting has emerged in recent years. Physiatrists, in consultation with a variety of adult specialists, are particularly well suited to manage the common musculoskeletal, skin, bowel, bladder, renal, neurological, and other issues that arise in the adult population. This article reviews the last 20 yrs of literature pertinent to the rehabilitative care of this population, summarizes current evidence-based practice, and identifies key areas in which scientific evidence is lacking and future research is needed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1026-1050
Number of pages	25
Journal	American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Volume	87
Issue number	12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/PHM.0b013e31818de070
State	Published - Dec 2008

Keywords

Adult
Hydrocephalus
Myelomeningocele
Rehabilitation
Review
Tethered cord syndrome
Transitional care

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Rehabilitation
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

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Rehabilitation and medical management of the adult with spina bifida

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