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You will find other important information that relates to a child with spina bifida in
other chapters of this book, especially:
Chapter 23, “Spinal Cord Injury”
Chapter 24, “Pressure Sores”
Chapter 25, “Urine and Bowel Management”
Also refer to the chapters on contractures, club feet, exercises, developmental delay,
braces, wheelchairs, and special seating.
This child with spina bifida was born to a
village family too poor to afford surgery.
The PROJIMO team made her a special seat
with a bowl attached to a hole in the back to
protect her ‘sack on the back’.
A child with spina bifida learns to walk with
the help of a homemade walker. (PROJIMO)
Disabled village Children
A one-year-old with spina bifida in a mini wheel-
chair made by disabled workers. (PROJIMO)