Ergotherapie Suriname

08/11/2025

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05/11/2025

De zomerkleding maakt weer plaats voor winterkleding. Met het opruimen van de kledingkast kunt u Stichting Romario helpen!

Bij De Levensbron in Nijkerk (Jan Steenhof 53) staan namelijk twee kledingcontainers waar al uw overige kleding kan worden ingeleverd. Elke maand wordt deze geleegd en halen we zo samen een mooi bedrag op voor het werk van Stichting Opo Doro Thuisbegeleiding.

Alvast bedankt! 👖👕

27/10/2025

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21/10/2025

It’s Day 21 of Spina Bifida Awareness Month!

Let’s take a closer look at one of the more common secondary conditions: Tethered Cord Syndrome (TCS).

TCS occurs when the spinal cord is abnormally attached to surrounding tissues, limiting its movement. While it can occur without Spina Bifida, it’s more common in those with it, especially due to the neural tube not fully closing during fetal development.

🔎 Symptoms may include:

Back pain

Leg weakness, numbness, or tingling

Gait changes

Bladder or bowel issues

Scoliosis

Foot deformities

Surface signs can include a hair patch, dimple, hemangioma (birthmark-like spot), or uneven gluteal cleft.

📊 It’s estimated that 20–50% of people with open Spina Bifida will need surgery to untether the spinal cord at some point in their lives.

🧠 Diagnosis involves physical exams, MRIs, and multidisciplinary monitoring. Urology can observe changes in bladder function, while PT may assess changes in strength, tone, or walking patterns.

⚠️ Important note: An MRI alone is not enough to confirm the need for surgery. Spinal cords often appear tethered on scans due to the original closure surgery. Surgery is based on symptoms, not just images.

💡 Surgery to release the cord may help restore function, but there’s a chance of retethering due to the resulting scar tissue. That’s why ongoing monitoring and early intervention are key.

If you notice new or worsening symptoms, let your care team know. Even if they don’t seem directly related to neurosurgery. Collaborative care leads to better outcomes. 💛

27/07/2025