casting with spasticity
Bob Genaze C.P.O.
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Title:
casting with spasticity
Creator:
Bob Genaze C.P.O.
Text:
I need some advice.
I have a 25 yr. old male, that is a para. due to a recent fall. The doctor
would like him in KAFO's. The problem is his spasticity. Every time you touch
him it sets off flex. and ext. patterns. I don't see how I could possibly get
a good cast!
He is on Backlifin to control the spasticity, but so far it's not working.
Another concern is whether his skin will hold up if I do get him into
KAFO's.
Has anyone been in this situation? I'm sure I'm not the first. I have
placed a call to his doctor to voice my concerns. No response back yet.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Bob Genaze
c.p.o.
I have a 25 yr. old male, that is a para. due to a recent fall. The doctor
would like him in KAFO's. The problem is his spasticity. Every time you touch
him it sets off flex. and ext. patterns. I don't see how I could possibly get
a good cast!
He is on Backlifin to control the spasticity, but so far it's not working.
Another concern is whether his skin will hold up if I do get him into
KAFO's.
Has anyone been in this situation? I'm sure I'm not the first. I have
placed a call to his doctor to voice my concerns. No response back yet.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Bob Genaze
c.p.o.
Citation
Bob Genaze C.P.O., “casting with spasticity,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 6, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/221367.
