Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury Clinic
Clinic Director: Dr. Emanuel Kornitzer
For appointments please phone: 02-6494321
E-mail: op@alyn.org
The clinic is multidisciplinary and includes a pediatrician, pediatric orthopedic surgeon, urologist, radiologist, physiotherapist, occupational therapist, social worker and a continence advisor. Each client is evaluated separately by the different members of the team and at the end of the visit receives a letter combining the team’s findings and recommendations.
What services are provided by the clinic?
- A general medical and developmental evaluation.
- Evaluation and treatment of continence.
- Realization of mobility potential (walking), including fitting braces and wheelchairs.
- Evaluation and treatment of secondary orthopedic problems.
- Prevention of urinary tract infections, kidney damage and complications.
- Scoliosis and spinal disorder prevention.
- Central nervous system complication prevention.
- Evaluation and referral to appropriate educational and support systems.
- Family support and guidance in coping with the child’s needs.