Physical &

Orthopedic
Impairment

Clara Horn
Definition

– Includes impairments caused by congenital anomalies such as absence of a

member, clubfoot, impairments caused by disease such as bone tuberculosis,
poliomyelitis, or impairments for other causes to include amputations,
fractures, cerebral palsy, burns, or fractures
Symptoms

– Stiffness
– Instability
– Pain
Characteristics

– Three main areas in IDEA

– Neuromotor Impairments
– Degenerative diseases
– Musculoskeletal Disorders
Stigmas

– People who are paralyzed are confined to their wheelchairs

– Those with CP are less intelligent than those who don’t
– People who use wheelchairs can’t work in a fast-paced work environment
Prevalence

– 56/6,464 of total students served

– 1% of the 13% served under IDEA
Possible Causes

– 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--
,00.html