Jan 2, 2025 · 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 …

Dec 19, 2023 · Spina bifida can range from being mild to causing serious disabilities. Symptoms depend on where on the spine the opening is located and how big it is. Symptoms also …

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.

Apr 7, 2025 · What is spina bifida? Spina bifida is a birth disorder in which the spine doesn’t fully develop. In the first month of pregnancy, a group of cells normally forms the “neural tube,” …

Apr 24, 2024 · Several types of spina bifida can affect an infant’s spine. Find out more about them as well as the symptoms, causes, and treatments.

May 28, 2025 · Spina bifida is one of a group of disorders called neural tube defects — malformations of the brain, spinal cord, or their coverings. Spina bifida occurs when a fetus's …

May 27, 2025 · Spina bifida is a neural tube defect that affects the spine and spinal cord. Symptoms range from mild to severe and may require surgery.

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Spina bifida is a group of congenital conditions involving the failure of normal development of the spinal cord and vertebrae. There are three main types of spina bifida, the most severe being …