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Rehabilitation and Medical Management of the Adult with Spina Bifida

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

American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Vol. 87, Issue 12, pp. 1027–1050 (2008)

United Negro College Fund, University of Pittsburgh, Shadyside Hospital, UPMC Health System, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Spina Bifida Association

DOI: 10.1097/phm.0b013e31818de070 PMID: 18923330

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Abstract

Dicianno BE, Kurowski BG, Yang JMJ, Chancellor MB, Bejjani GK, Fairman AD, Lewis N, Sotirake J: Rehabilitation and medical management of the adult with spina bifida. Am J Phys Med Rehabil 2008;87:1026–1050. 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.

Topics

Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations 1.00 Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus 1.00 Child Abuse and Related Trauma 0.98

Field: Medicine · Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Keywords

Spina bifida,Medicine,Rehabilitation,Bowel management,Life expectancy,Population,Health care,Physical therapy,Gerontology,Intensive care medicine

MeSH Terms

AdultAdultAdultContinuity of Patient CareContinuity of Patient CareContinuity of Patient CareHumansHumans

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