A Child with Myelomeningocele Has Achieved Functional Ambulation Outdoors by Age

question 9

Multiple Choice

A child with myelomeningocele has achieved functional ambulation outdoors by age 6.What does this information tell the PTA about the child's prognosis for functional ambulation as he ages?

• A) This child has a good ambulation prognosis.
• B) This child has a poor ambulation prognosis.
• C) This child will most likely use a wheelchair at age 10.
• D) Ambulation prognosis cannot be determined from this information.

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