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Spina Bifida is one of the more common birth defects that occurs when the tissue surrounding the developing spinal cord of a foetus doesn't close properly. It is one of a group of birth defects called neural tube defects, which affect the embryonic structure that eventually develops into the baby's brain, spinal cord and tissues that enclose them. Treatment may involve surgery, but it depends on the severity of the condition.
Follow the links below to find information about spina bifida.
Reviewed June 2007
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Folic acid and pregnancy
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Taking folic acid before pregnancy and for the first three months of pregnancy can reduce your chances of having a baby with spina bifida.
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Jul 2008
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Disability facts and figures
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Novita Children's Services
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This page provides basic information about disabilities that occur most commonly for clients registered for services with Novita.
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Dec 2007
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Spina bifida explained
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Better Health Channel
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Spina bifida is one of a class of birth defects, called neural tube defects. These defects involve damage to the spine and spinal cord. Some vertebrae of the spine don't close properly during pregnancy and the spinal cord's nerves are exposed and damaged. At birth, they protrude through the gap instead of growing down the spinal column.
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Oct 2007
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Spinal cord tethering
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myDr
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In spina bifida the spinal cord is almost always tethered or stuck to the spinal canal.
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Sep 2007
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Spina bifida: skin sensation
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myDr
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If a child with spina bifida has some loss of movement, there will be loss of skin sensation too.
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Sep 2007
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Spina bifida: mobility
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myDr
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While some people with spina bifida have limited movement, others are able to move virtually normally.
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Sep 2007
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Spina bifida: latex allergy
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myDr
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Many people with spina bifida are allergic to latex, which is a form of rubber.
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Sep 2007
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Arnold Chiari malformation
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myDr
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The Arnold Chiari malformation involves the brainstem and occurs in almost all children who have spina bifida.
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Sep 2007
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Folic acid and your pregnancy
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myDr
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Folate is used within the body for cell regeneration and growth and is needed in increased levels by pregnant women.
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Jul 2006
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Latex allergy for HPs
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Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
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Latex allergy has become an important health concern in recent years especially in the occupational setting with health care workers. While specific treatment is not available, awareness of the problem and avoidance in sensitised individuals are important cornerstones of management.
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Trends in neural tube defects in Australia
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Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care
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This report aims to assess aspects of the quality of national data relating to the incidence of neural tube defects and to make recommendations about improving data systems to ensure that effective monitoring of trends in neural tube defects is possible.
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Jan 2001
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