Orthopedic and habilitation aspects and prevention of severe deformity in children and adolescents with neuromuscular diseases
- Contributor(s):
- MacEwen, G. Dean, 1927- National Institutes of Health (U.S.)
- Publication:
- [Bethesda, Md.] : The Institutes ; [Atlanta : for loan by National Medical Audiovisual Center ; Washington : for sale by National Audiovisual Center, 1976]
- Language(s):
- English
- Format:
- Moving image
- Subject(s):
- Neuromuscular Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases -- therapy Adolescent Child Infant
- Abstract:
- (Producer) This program presents children with neuromuscular problems other than pseudohypertrophic muscular dystrophy. It includes slides and x-rays of children with congenital insensitivity to pain, dislocated hips, and spinal weaknesses. The program discusses surgical procedures to stabilize the spine and the use of external devices for correction of neuromuscular problems. This program presents several different potential solutions for children with minor orthopedic issues. Foot deformities often produce instability, calluses, and painful pressure sores, which require medical attention. Solutions include minor splinting and surgery to realign the tendons. Audience members are warned that unnecessarily prolonged rest periods can result in even more damage to the patient. Pictures of real patients as well as various charts are shown throughout the video.
- Copyright:
- The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
- Extent:
- 028 min.
- Color:
- Color
- Credits:
- G. Dean MacEwen.
- Technique:
- Other
- NLM Unique ID:
- 7801421A (See catalog record)
- OCLC no.:
- 31660044
- Permanent Link:
- http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/7801421A