Living With Spina Bifida Occulta
A developmental birth defect, spina bifida is the result of an incomplete closure of the baby's neural tube, which impacts development of the spinal cord. The four types of spina bifida malformations are spina bifida occulta, spina bifida cystica, miningocele, and lipomeningocele. The following articles address the possible causes of this birth defect, treatment options (including various surgical options) and information about how to manage the daily challenges of living with spina bifida
Spina bifida is a birth condition that manifests itself differently for each individual, and the range of disabilities and associated health problems are equally diverse. So, too, are the clinical trials going on for spina bifida.
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Articles
Children with Spina Bifida Helped with Incontinence Treatment
Spina bifida patients were able to manage their own bowel and urinary functions after this new, minimally invasive surgery was performed, leading to more social acceptance and an ability to care for...
Spina Bifida Patients Encounter Different Problems as Young Adults
Young adults with spina bifida have a variety of issues, from balance problems to scoliosis, epilepsy to abnormal vision. Further, many may have bowel and bladder incontinence, as well as pressure...
Adolescents with Spina Bifida at Higher Risk for Bone Fractures
Is your child with spina bifida entering the teen years? Adolescents with spina bifida are at higher risk for bone fractures. Check out the research findings.
