Spina bifida

Spina Bifida, a condition that is classified as a neural tube defect that affects about 1,500 babies are born with each year where the spinal column is not completely closed over the spinal cord. There are two types of Spina Bifida, one being very mild and one being very severe. Although this can be a tough disorder with possible physical and mental disabilities, with the correct treatment and follow through many people with some assistance cam live their lives fully. Spina Bifida can vary in severity majorly. The mildest form of Spina Bifida is Spina Bifida Occulta, which means that the defect does not protrude through the skin. Most babies that are born with Spina Bifida Occulta do not have any long-term health problems. The severe form of…

Spina bifida is a genetic birth defect that affects the development of the spinal cord. In babies who contract spina bifida, parts of the neural tube fail to develop or close properly, causing defects in the spinal cord and in vertebrae. This occurs when bones of the spine do not form properly around a baby’s spine. The exact cause of this defect is not known. However, expert think that genes and environment have an effect. If a mother has one child with this defect, it is thought that another…

Spina Bifida Maya Bastian University of Minnesota Spina Bifida Introduction Spina bifida is a spinal cord malformation caused by a defect of the neural tube (McLone, & Bowman, 2016a). There are three main classifications of spina bifida (McLone, & Bowman, 2016a). Myelomeningocele, the most serious neural tube defect, is visible at birth. Children with myelomeningocele have a cleft in the vertebral column, with a corresponding defect in the skin resulting in a sac of fluid that contains…

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect in which parts of the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and meninges) do not properly form during embryonic development. It can affect both motor and sensory functions, due to injured spinal nerves. There are four types of spina bifida, ranging from benign to severe. The first type is occulta. It is the most common type and is due to a malformation of one or more vertebrae. It is not a severe type of spina bifida and usually doesn’t cause any…

Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that affects nearly on in one thousand births a year (Rathus, 2011, p.51). This birth defect can cause many problems throughout a child’s development. Spina bifida can affect a person from the way they think to the way they walk. It is important to know how spina bifida affects development in order to better understand how to help those who have been diagnosed with the disorder. Spina bifida can be detrimental to a child’s cognitive abilities such as,…

Spina Bifida is a birth defect where the spine is split .The baby in the womb spin doesn’t close completely.This is the cause for the this birth defect.Some cases may be more severe than others, but is still very dangerous. There is two different types of spina bifida the spina bifida occulta and spina bifida aperta.Spina bifida occulta is the mildest condition and can go without being noticed.This can be covered with skin ,but the defect might have a patch of hair,a birthmark or a dimple.Spina…

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), spina bifida is a condition that is obvious at birth and disturbs the spine (“Spina Bifida,” 2017). It is a type of neural tube defect. “Spina bifida can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way.” If/when the neural tube does not close all of the way, the backbone that protects the spina cord does not shape and close as it should. When this happens, it can lead to damage to the nerves and spinal…

Spina bifida is a type neural tube defect where the bones of the spine don’t form properly around part of the baby’s spinal cord. There are three types of spina bifida: spina bifida occulta, meningocele, and myelomeningocele. Spina bifida occulta is the mildest and most common form of spina bifida. It is also called hidden spina bifida. There is usually a small gap in the spine, but no opening or sack on the back. It can be recognized by a tuft or clump of hair, a dimple, or a birthmark where…

Spina bifida is a type of defect at birth called a neural tube defect. It occurs when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) do not form correctly around part of the baby's spinal cord, during the first month of pregnancy. This disease usually affects the brain and spinal cord because of incomplete development. There is no scientific explanation of what causes spina bifida, but there are some factors that can result in the disease. Folic acid deficiency, combination of genetic and environmental risk…

Spina Bifida Spina Bifida, also known as split-back, is a serious birth defect in which a baby’s spine develops incorrectly along the neural tube. It’s classified as a form of myelodysplasia, “a group of developmental anomalies that result from defects that occur during neural tube closure” (Favazza, Myelodysplasia). This deformation can occur anywhere on the spine, and if not treated, can lead to spinal injury and both physical and mental disabilities. Currently, scientists are unsure about the…