Abstract
Objective: This study was carried out to determine the attitude of cleft care specialists working in Africa towards pre surgical orthopedics . Method: Self –administered questionaires were distributed to Cleft care specialists working in Africa to determine their attitude towards pre surgical orthopedics. Results: The general attitude towards pre surgical orthopedics was positive. Majority of the specialists employ pre surgical orthopedics before surgical repair. Fifty four (91%) of the specialists use plaster strapping for cases of bilateral cleft ,5(7%) use Naso alveola molding and 1(2% ) use feeding plate. Half of the Specialists (50%) felt that pre surgical orthopedics is to be managed by Orthodontists alone .There were significant difference in attitude towards pre surgical orthopedics between providers (p
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 12 |
| Pages (from-to) | 414-420 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | East African medical journal |
| Volume | 89 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - Dec 2012 |
Keywords
- Attitude, Africa,Cleft Care Specialists, Presurgical orthopedics