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| Treatment modality | Number of cases in survey needing that treatment modality | Extrapolated number in country needing that treatment modality (based on 2016 population estimates) |
|---|---|---|
| Medication | 134 | 281,000 |
| Physiotherapy | 76 | 159,000 |
| Appliance | 36 | 75,000 |
| Prosthesis | 72 | 151,000 |
| Orthosis (splints/braces) | 95 | 199,000 |
| Surgery | 20 | 42,000 |
| Wheelchair /Tricycle | 39 | 82,000 |
| Permanent care | 6 | 3,000 |
| None | 25 | 52,000 |
| Total | 503 |
