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Causes of Neural Tube Defects
Neural tube defects are congenital anomalies that develop in babies while they are in mother’s womb. The exact causes of these defects are not yet known, but some risk factors are thought to be the...
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Stem Cell Treatment for Spina Bifida
Introduction Spina bifida is one of the most common birth defects worldwide. This is a defect in the closure of the vertebral column that may or may not involve the spinal cord or meninges (covering...
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Treatment for Spina Bifida (screening, post birth, problems)
Spina bifida is a congenital disease that occurs due to the defective closure of bony component of vertebra during the intrauterine life. This disease may cause several complications in the patient....
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Tethered Spinal Cord Surgery (procedure, medication, problems)
In a tethered spinal cord, the spinal cord is attached in the spinal canal and is unable to move freely in the spinal canal. A lot of causes are behind the tethered spinal cord. Several treatment...
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Tethered Spinal Cord in Infants (causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment,...
Introduction The spinal cord is the collection of nerves that carries messages between the brain and the body. When a baby is born, the spinal cord is the same size as the spinal column. The bones of...
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Tethered Cord Symptoms
Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) is a disorder in which spinal cord is attached to the spinal canal during its developmental period. Normally spinal cord is not attached to the spinal canal and is freely...
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Spina Bifida Tests (blood, fetoprotein, ultrasound, Amniocentesis)
Spina bifida is a form of neural tube defect (NTD) that develops in the fetus during intra uterine life. Generally, every mother seems worried about her child whether the baby is normal or suffering...
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Spina Bifida Surgery in Utero
Spina Bifida (SB) is a disease in which a defect is present in the bony component of vertebra. It is a congenital disease which occurs before birth. It is diagnosed by screening tests during pregnancy....
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Spina Bifida Occulta Symptoms (complications, signs, treatment)
Spina bifida (SB) is a type of neural tube defect (NTD) in which spine fails to enclose some of its bony components. SB is of many types. Spina bifida occulta (SBO) is one of the types of spina bifida....
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Spina Bifida Occulta Pictures & Images
Spina bifida occulta is the simplest form of the spina bifida in which only the bony defect is present but no protrusion of meninges (protective layers covering the spinal cord) and the spinal cord....
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Travel Tips for People with Physical Disabilities Millions of people will heading out on the roads and flying in planes this upcoming holiday season for vacation and family get-togethers. If you...
View ArticleSome Spina Bifida-Related Orthopedic Problems
Some Spina Bifida-Related Orthopedic Problems Many people who suffer from spina bifida and other chronic illnesses know all too well that the corollary consequences of the disease may be almost as bad...
View ArticleObesity in Patients With Spina Bifida
Obesity in Patients With Spina Bifida About 1,500 babies in a year are born with spina bifida. The condition usually manifests in the lower back and can be classified into three types, depending on...
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