Spina Bifida is a condition that affects anywhere along the spine, this condition happens when the neural tube does not close all the way. Spina Bifida causes damage to the spinal cord and nerves it also may cause damage to the spinal cord and nerves, it also may cause physical
and intellectual disabilities that can range from mild to severe. The severity depends on the size and location of the opening, and whether or not the spinal cord and nerves were affected. The three most common types of spina bifida are: Myelomeniningocele this is the most serious type of s
spina befida, with this condition, a sac of fluid comes through the opening of the back, and part of the spinal cord is damaged; this type causes moderate to severe disabilities. Meningocele is another type of spina bifida , this is when a sac comes through the opening of the back, but the …show more content…
Spina Bifida Occulta is the mildest type of spina bifida, with this there is a small gap, but there is no opening or sac, the spinal cord and nerves are normal, this type is usually not
discovered until late childhood or adulthood. During pregnancy there are screening tests to test for spina bifida and as well as other birth affects. In some cases, spina bifida might nor be diagnosed until after the baby is born, sometimes there is a hairy patch of skin or dimple on the baby's
back, the doctor may use an image scan like a x-ray, MRI , CT to get a view of the boners in the back. Sometimes spina bifida is not diagnosed because the mother did not receive parental care or an ultra sound did not show a clear picture. White and Hispanics and more common to get
and intellectual disabilities that can range from mild to severe. The severity depends on the size and location of the opening, and whether or not the spinal cord and nerves were affected. The three most common types of spina bifida are: Myelomeniningocele this is the most serious type of s
spina befida, with this condition, a sac of fluid comes through the opening of the back, and part of the spinal cord is damaged; this type causes moderate to severe disabilities. Meningocele is another type of spina bifida , this is when a sac comes through the opening of the back, but the …show more content…
Spina Bifida Occulta is the mildest type of spina bifida, with this there is a small gap, but there is no opening or sac, the spinal cord and nerves are normal, this type is usually not
discovered until late childhood or adulthood. During pregnancy there are screening tests to test for spina bifida and as well as other birth affects. In some cases, spina bifida might nor be diagnosed until after the baby is born, sometimes there is a hairy patch of skin or dimple on the baby's
back, the doctor may use an image scan like a x-ray, MRI , CT to get a view of the boners in the back. Sometimes spina bifida is not diagnosed because the mother did not receive parental care or an ultra sound did not show a clear picture. White and Hispanics and more common to get