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Ortho Gist
A prosthetist and Orthotist passionate about musculoskeletal deformities awareness
19 articles published
Amputation Rehabilitation: Why the Right Prosthetic Socket is Your Best Ally
The silence surrounding prosthetic fit in Nigeria is a barrier to true independence. For an amputee, the socket is not m...
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Beyond the Surface: Why Certified Orthotic Materials Matter for Nigerian Skin Health
The silence surrounding orthotic material science in Nigeria is a hidden health crisis. For a patient relying on an orth...
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The Golden Window: Why Professional Gait Analysis is the Blueprint for Mobility
The silence surrounding the science of human walking in Nigeria is not merely a clinical gap; it is a structural barrier...
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Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Unloader Braces vs. Injections in Managing Chronic Adult Joint Pain
The silence surrounding the mechanical reality of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in Nigeria is not merely a social oversight;...
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Cerebral Palsy in Children: Unlocking Functional Positioning Through Custom Pediatric Orthotics
The silence surrounding the mechanical management of Cerebral Palsy (CP) in Nigeria is not merely a social oversight; it...
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Diabetic Foot Ulcers & Offloading Orthotics: Preventing the Devastating Cycle of Amputation
The silence surrounding diabetic foot complications in Nigeria is not merely a clinical oversight; it is a profound heal...
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Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis: The Silent Spine Curve. Early Screening is Key.
The silence surrounding adolescent spinal health in Nigeria is not merely a social oversight; it is a profound orthopedi...
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Managing Clubfoot (Talipes Equinovarus): The Ponseti Method vs. Traditional Bone Setting in Nigeria
The silence surrounding congenital clubfoot anomalies in Nigeria is not merely a social oversight; it is a profound orth...
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Prosthetics in Nigeria: Technology, Accreditation, and the Path to Independent Mobility
The silence surrounding limb loss and subpar prosthetic care in Nigeria is not merely a social oversight; it is a profou...
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