Spina Bifida and Ambulation

Question 1

Myelodysplagia Orthosis & Function: Thoracic-L2

Answer 1

• THKAFO or Parapodium
• WC for all funx mobility
• Standing, and walking for physiologic benefits

Question 2

Myelodysplagia Orthosis & Function: L1-L3

Answer 2

• Reciprocating Gait Orthosis (RGO) or HKAFO
• WC for most fund mobility,
• Short household ambulation is possible.
• Standing and walking for physiologic benefits

Question 3

Myelodysplagia Orthosis & Function: L3-L4

Answer 3

• KAFO
• WC for community mobility
• Household ambulation possible

Question 4

Myelodysplagia Orthosis & Function: L4-S1

Answer 4

• AFO or Ground-Rxn AFO
• Household or Community ambulation (may be limited)

Question 5

Myelodysplagia Orthosis & Function: S1

Answer 5

• Foot Orthosis (FO) or Supramalleolar Orthosis (SMO)
• Community Ambulation