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Orthopedic Imparement
Orthopedic Imparement
Orthopedic
Impairment
Clara Horn
Definition
– Stiffness
– Instability
– Pain
Characteristics
– Genetic abnormality
– CP
– Bone diseases
– Injury
– Birth trauma
– Amputation
– Burns
– Fractures
Supports/Treatments
– Physical accommodations
– Assistive technology
– Different for each student
Simulation
– Write this quote down after you tape your finger with a popsicle stick.
– For people without disabilities, technology makes things easier. For people with
disabilities, technology makes things possible.
Sources
– https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/children/orthopedic-
impairments.php
– http://www.pbs.org/inthebalance/archives/whocares/awareness/dir_orthopedi
c_impairments.html
– http://www.projectidealonline.org/v/orthopedic-impairments/
– https://www.michigan.gov/mcsc/0,4608,7-137-8074_22503_23185-63417--
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