Spina Bifida

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.

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Reviewed September 2009

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Title:   Disability facts and figures
Publisher:   Novita Children's Services
Description:   This page provides basic information about disabilities that occur most commonly for clients registered for services with Novita.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Spina Bifida
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Spina Bifida (say spy-na-biff-id-a) means split spine. The spine doesn't just help you to stand up. The spine also contains the spinal cord which is a bundle of nerves that carry messages to and from the brain to the body.
Date:   Oct 2009
Title:   Latex allergy for HPs
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   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.
Date:   Oct 2007
Title:   Spinal cord tethering - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   In spina bifida the spinal cord is almost always tethered or stuck to the spinal canal.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Spina bifida: skin sensation - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   If a child with spina bifida has some loss of movement, there will be loss of skin sensation too.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Spina bifida: mobility - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   While some people with spina bifida have limited movement, others are able to move virtually normally.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Spina bifida: latex allergy - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Many people with spina bifida are allergic to latex, which is a form of rubber.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Continence in spina bifida: bladder and bowel - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   Issues surrounding continence are a concern for many people with spina bifida.
Date:   Sep 2007
Title:   Arnold Chiari malformation - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   The Arnold Chiari malformation involves the brainstem and occurs in almost all children who have spina bifida.
Date:   Sep 2007
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