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Conditions›Spina bifida occulta

Spina bifida occulta

Spins bifida occulta is a term describing the failure of formation of the spinous process and potentially some degree of the laminar arch of one or more of the lower vertebrae. As opposed to true spina bifida; it is rarely associated with any neurological deficit.
Dr. Edward Hellman
Dr. Edward Hellmanreviewed this
Orthopedic Surgery 31 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

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