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Stella Dike
Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist Passionate advocate for orthotic & prosthetic disability management & awareness. Empowering mobility, one story at a time.
48 articles published
The Invisible Burden: Why Pediatric Scoliosis Screening Can No longer Wait
The silence surrounding adolescent spinal health in Nigerian schools is a ticking time bomb for teenage development. For...
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Pediatric Clubfoot: Why Early Ponseti Casting is the Key to Lifetime Mobility
The silence surrounding congenital clubfoot management in Nigeria is a heartbreaking barrier to a child's future. For an...
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Diabetic Foot Care: Why Custom Insoles are the Ultimate Shield Against Amputation
The silence surrounding diabetic foot management in Nigeria is a ticking medical time bomb. For millions of adults livin...
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Beyond the Surface: Why Custom Alignment is the True Secret of Prosthetic Success
The silence surrounding dynamic prosthetic alignment in Nigeria is a hidden hurdle to true recovery. For an amputee, rec...
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Disability Stigma in Nigerian Communities: What Families Hide, What Communities Say, and What Must Change.
In many Nigerian households, disability is not discussed—it is endured in silence. For families, the burden of limb loss...
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Telerehabilitation in Nigeria: Can Remote P&O Consultations Close the Rural Access Gap?
In Nigeria, we often talk about the "need" for better prosthetic and orthotic (P&O) services, yet we are making thes...
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Silicone Prosthetic Covers in Nigeria: Cosmetic Restoration and the Psychology of Limb Loss
For many who undergo amputation, the journey back to mobility is not just about the mechanics of walking; it is about th...
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Microprocessor Knees and Carbon Fibre Feet: Are Advanced Prosthetic Technologies Coming to Nigeria?
The world of prosthetic technology is evolving at breakneck speed. We see videos of athletes sprinting on "blades" and a...
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3D-Printed Prosthetics in Nigeria: The Technology That Could Transform Access — If the System Lets It
The promise of 3D printing is often framed as a futuristic miracle: a high-tech machine producing a complex, custom-fitt...
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