Spina bifida, MMC (offener Rücken): Felix zeigt uns seine Orthesen und Hilfsmittel

Spina bifida, MMC (open back): Felix shows us his orthoses and aids
Ten-year-old Felix from Austria was born with spina bifida (MMC), an "open back". Although he is in a wheelchair most of the time, he can go horseback riding regularly with his orthotics and assistive devices and plays basketball with his brother.
00:00 Felix introduces himself
00:40 Felix introduces his orthotics and other aids.
01:29 Felix pursues many interests
What is spina bifdia?
In two thirds of all cases, the spinal cord is damaged in the area of the lumbar spine or below. Symptoms range from increased sensitivity in the area of the lower extremities to minor impairments of walking ability and paraplegia. Disorders of bladder and bowel function can also occur.
In addition, MMC can lead to deformities of the spine and legs.
The walking ability of patients with MMC primarily depends on the level of neurological damage. Walking ability is generally not achieved in persons with affected segments of L2 or higher.
For paralysis levels between L2 and L4, walking ability is possible but usually restricted. In these cases, children rarely walk more than one hour a day and are otherwise reliant on a wheelchair for mobility. Children who have MMC affecting the lumbosacral region are usually able to walk well with the help of orthoses or insoles.
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