Spina bifida

Spina Bifida is a neural tube defect that occurs in the first trimester of the pregnancy. Spina Bifida is when the neural tube does not close properly, it literally means split spine. Normally, during the first month of a pregnancy, the two sides of the baby's spine join together to cover the spinal cord, spinal nerves, and meninges. Meninges are the tissues covering the spinal cord. The brain and spine at this point are just in the beginning stages of development. It is called the neural tube.…

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…

somewhat charismatic. For example, physically I am a young man impacted by spina bifida, a condition in which a portion of the spine is outside the body at birth. The degree of my spina bifida requires my use of a wheelchair. For most individuals, the focus of their movements is related to the use of their legs. But for me, my primary attention to movement is how best to navigate…

sister is usually looked at through a repulsive angle. She is looked at this way because of her congenital birth defect, spina bifida. When I look at Anna, I see a passionate individual who has managed to constantly battle challenges that have been placed in her life. Although, the story I intend to tell is who Anna really is, and what we have done for each other. Spina bifida is a central nervous system neural tube defect that affects one's ability to ambulate, have the use of sensation,…

One of the most common types of Spina tumors is the Intramedullary Tumor. Spinal Cord Tumors are abnormal mass of cells that grow rapidly, but do not have any real physiological function and are found in and around spinal cord. Most of these spinal tumors are Astrocytomas and Ependymomas. Astrocytomas: Glial cell tumors that are derived from connective tissue cells called astrocytes. Theses cells can be found anywhere in the brain or spinal cord. Ependymomas: Also, glial cell tumors.…

Earlier this month two people from Biogen, a firm that creates medical drugs to help treat various medical conditions, came to discuss the medical and business sides of creating a new treatment called Spinraza. Spinraza is a drug that is used to treat Spinal Muscular Atrophy(SMA) which is a rare genetic linked condition that causes a loss of nerve cells inside of the spinal cord. This loss of nerve cells causes a loss of motor function and can often be lethal, especially when the age of onset…

Spina Bifida Spina Bifida is a birth defect where the bones of the vertebrae in the spine don’t form fully around the spinal cord. It could happen anywhere on the vertebrae, producing swelling under the skin wherever the opening is. Spina Bifida happens to be a common birth defect of neural tube defects. 1,500 to 2,000 of the more than 4 million babies born in the country each year are affected. There are three main types of Spina Bifida; Occulta, Meningocele, and Myelomeningocele. . The most…

Spina Bifida or “split spine” is a birth defect that is present at birth and can occur anywhere on the spine if the neural tube does not properly close. It is a common type of (NTD) or neural tube defect. When the backbone that supports and forms the spinal cord does not close all the way, it causes damage to the spinal cord and it nerves. This disorder can cause physical and cognitive disabilities that can range from mild to severe. The severity depends on the size and location. There are a few…

Spina bifida occulta is the least severe neural tube defect and is sometimes known as hidden spina bifida. Spina bifida occulta is generally defined as “a malformation of one or more vertebrae, or the bones of the spine” (“Spina Bifida Occulta,” n.d.). The gap in the spine is small and as a result, the nerve cells are generally not damaged. Therefore, a child with spina bifida occulta does not usually have life-threatening symptoms. Symptoms of spina bifida occulta usually include…

Spina Bifida cannot be cured but it can be maintained with treatment and also has to be diagnosed by a doctor. Symptoms of spina bifida are visible on the outside, such as a birthmark and a protruding spinal cord. Some internal symptoms are muscle weakness, skin cysts and urinary tract infections. Commonly, people with spina bifida will have hunched back, nerve injuries, physical deformities, and can be paralyzed on the lower half of the body. Treatment for spina bifida is necessary…