Spina Bifida

Question 1

What is spina bifida?

Answer 1

It is an anomaly where there’s failure of development of the neural tube
Split spine

Question 2

What are the two types of spina bifida?

Answer 2

Oculta and Aperta

Question 3

What is spina bifida occulta?

Answer 3

It’s a hidden vertebral defect with neural involvement.Theres usually a visible mark on the lower back it appears as a red line when babies are born or a dimple or dark spot

Question 4

What is Spina bifida Aperta?

Answer 4

An open dysraphism
Neural tissues communicate with external environment.Theres displacement of the hindbrain
Could lead to hydrocephalus

Question 5

What is the difference between a myelomeningocele and a meningocele?

Answer 5

A meningocele is the bulging of membranes and a myelomeningocele is a bump on the spinal cord and nerve tissue

Question 6

What are the risk factors of Spina Bifida?

Answer 6

Diabetes
Obesity
Certain medications
Decreased levels in maternal folate

Question 7

What are the complications of Spina Bifida?

Answer 7

Contractures
Fractures
Pressure sores
Hydrocephalus
Scoliosis

Question 8

What is the PT management?

Answer 8

Family education on positioning child to prevent Pressure sores and also doing Pasive movements to prevent contractures
Issuing Assive devices such as a buggies or wheelchair
Achieving optimal function by providing neuro developmental therapy

Question 9

What causes spina bifida?

Answer 9

Maldevelopment of the ectopic,meso and neurectodermal tissues

Question 10

What are the S&S?

Answer 10

Swelling
Blindness
Paralysis
Muscle weakness
Loss of sensation
Dimple in skin