Factors Associated With Ambulation in Myelomeningocele: A Longitudinal Study From the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry

Conclusions Our findings suggest that effects of several commonly accepted predictors of ambulation status vary with time. As the myelomeningocele population ages, it becomes increasingly important that study design account for this time-varying nature of clinical reality. To Claim CME Credits Complete the self-assessment activity and evaluation online at http://www.physiatry.org/JournalCME CME Objectives Upon completion of this article, the reader should be able to: (1) Describe general trends in ambulation status by age in the myelomeningocele population; (2) Recognize the nuances of cause and effect underlying the relationship between surgical intervention and ambulation status; (3) Explain why variation of clinical effect over time within myelomeningocele population matters. Level Advanced Accreditation The Association of Academic Physiatrists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Association of Academic Physiatrists designates this Journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Source: American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Category: Rehabilitation Tags: CME Article . 2020 Series . Number 7 Source Type: research