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- Spina bifida - Wikipedia
Spina bifida is a birth defect where there is incomplete closing of the backbone and membranes around the spinal cord There are three main types: spina bifida occulta, meningocele, and myelomeningocele The most common location is the lower back, but in rare cases it may be the middle back or neck Occulta has no or only mild signs Signs of occulta may include a hairy patch, dimple, dark
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The mission of the Spina Bifida Association is to promote the prevention of Spina Bifida and enhance the lives of all affected
- Facts | Spina Bifida | NCBDDD | CDC
Spina bifida is a condition that affects the spine and is usually apparent at birth It is a type of neural tube defect (NTD) Spina bifida can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way
- Spina Bifida | Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
Spina bifida is a birth defect in which an area of the spinal column doesn’t form properly, leaving a section of the spinal cord and spinal nerves exposed
- Spina bifida - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Normally, the neural tube forms early in pregnancy, and it closes by the 28th day after conception In babies with spina bifida, a portion of the neural tube fails to develop or close properly, causing defects in the spinal cord and in the bones of the spine
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- Spina Bifida Family Support - spinabifidasupport. com
Spina Bifida Family Support is located in North Central Indiana and are here to assist families in providing on-going emotional support, provide practical information and education to families that are raising a child or children with spina bifida
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