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Disability Stigma in Nigerian Communities: What Families Hide, What Communities Say, and What Must Change.

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 or physical differe...

Telerehabilitation in Nigeria: Can Remote P&O Consultations Close the Rural Access Gap?

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 these critical policy an...

Silicone Prosthetic Covers in Nigeria: Cosmetic Restoration and the Psychology of Limb Loss

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 the quiet process of r...

Microprocessor Knees and Carbon Fibre Feet: Are Advanced Prosthetic Technologies Coming to Nigeria?

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 amputees walking with...