Author
Stella Dike
Certified Prosthetist & Orthotist Passionate advocate for orthotic & prosthetic disability management & awareness. Empowering mobility, one story at a time.
48 articles published
Spina Bifida in Nigeria: The Condition Born With, the Device That Changes Everything
The silence surrounding Spina Bifida in Nigeria is not merely a social oversight; it is a neurological and developmental...
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After the Bomb: Blast Injuries, Traumatic Amputation & Prosthetic Rehabilitation in Nigeria's North-East.
The silence surrounding blast injuries and traumatic amputation in Nigeria’s North-East is not merely a regional crisis;...
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My Child Does Not Walk Like Other Children: A Mother's Guide to Navigating Cerebral Palsy in Northern Nigeria
The silence surrounding cerebral palsy (CP) in northern Nigeria is not merely a social oversight; it is a neurological a...
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Innovation in the Rough: How Nigerian P&O Professionals Defy the Odds
The future of mobility in Nigeria is not found in expensive, imported containers, but in the hum of a local 3D printer....
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The Pediatric Crisis: Clubfoot, Cerebral Palsy, and the Fight for Early Intervention
The pediatric mobility crisis in Nigeria is a silent epidemic of missed windows. For a child born with clubfoot or exper...
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Shackle of the Mind: Confronting Social Stigma and Disability in Nigeria
The physical limitations of disability in Nigeria are often secondary to the paralyzing 'shackle of the mind' forged by...
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Out of Pocket, Out of Reach: The Economics of Mobility in a Failing System
The true crisis of prosthetic and orthotic care in Nigeria does not lie in the scarcity of clinical talent; it is rooted...
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The Traditional Bone Setter Trap: Why Delayed Treatment Costs Limbs
The reliance on traditional bone setters in Nigeria is not merely a cultural preference; it is a vascular and orthopedic...
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The Motorcyclist Who Lost Both Legs on the Kano-Kaduna Road: Bilateral Amputation and What Comes After.
The aftermath of an accident on the Kano-Kaduna highway is not merely measured in vehicle wreckage; it is measured in th...
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