354 items found Clear All 25 of 45 pages Previous Page Next Page Using the Functional Electrical (FES) Stimulation Cycle Patient Education Articles People who have spinal cord injury, stroke, brain injury, multiple sclerosis or cerebral palsy may benefit from the functional electrical stimulation cycle. Anterior/Posterior Tibialis Lengthening/Transfer/ Split Transfer Patient Education Articles Overactivity or shortness tendons can cause the foot to bear weight abnormally. That can cause inward rotation or high arch. Planning for What to Expect With Tissue Expansion Patient Education Articles Children who have a medium-to-large/giant nevi or other skin defect might need tissue expansion. Mitrofanoff Procedure Patient Education Articles The Mitrofanoff procedure was developed to help patients who are incontinent of urine and experience wetting. Bladder Augmentation Patient Education Articles Bladder augmentation is a surgical procedure to enlarge the bladder so it can hold more urine at low pressure. Antegrade Continence Enema (ACE) Procedure Patient Education Articles The antegrade continence enema (ACE) procedure was developed to treat fecal incontinence (soiling) and severe constipation. Bowel Management With a Balloon Catheter Patient Education Articles Emptying the bowel using a balloon catheter allows more control over when and where a bowel movement will occur. Treating Spasticity With Neurolytic or Blocking Agents Patient Education Articles Spasticity is common to people who have cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injuries or spinal-cord injuries.
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