health
diciembre 24, 2025
Miguel Ángel ya tiene una grúa para movilizarse sin tantos líos
Ir al baño, a la sala o a la cama de sus papás ya no es una odisea para Miguel Ángel Álvarez Londoño y para su familia por cuenta de la enfermedad hué...
TL;DR
- Miguel Ángel, a 12-year-old with spinal muscular atrophy, received a patient lift that eases his family's caregiving efforts.
- The lift replaces the need for his parents to manually lift him, preventing further physical strain and potential injury.
- Miguel Ángel initially experienced fear of heights associated with the lift but now acknowledges its significant help.
- The family bypassed complex EPS procedures for the high-cost device through the assistance of organizations and media coverage.
- Due to mobility challenges, the family plans to move to a ground-floor residence and will pursue virtual learning for Miguel Ángel's final year of primary school.