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What can my son and his wife do about their baby who has spina bifida. can anyone help out?
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Neurosurgeon: Depends on the extent and symptomatology you must see a specialist.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Spina bifida: Spina bifida is a problem with the spinal cord. It occurs before the baby is born. The severity ranges widely. It is a malformation of the spinal cord, commonly affecting leg function. There are various management strategies, including surgeries which can help the symptoms. A good reference is: http://www.Nlm.Nih.Gov/medlineplus/spinabifida.Html you might consult a pediatric neurosurgeon.
Answered 4/26/2012
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