SPINA BIFIDA-CLINICAL

SUMMARY

1. Spinal cord related deficits: paresis, bladder & bowel dysfunction, sensory loss (pressure sore risk), tethered cord syndrome, syrinx.

2. Chiari II malformation deficits: hydrocephalus (associated cognitive dysfunction), brainstem dysfunction (dysphagia, VC paresis, strabismus, facial weakness), seizures (5%).

3. Orthopaedic: scoliosis, hip dislocation, contracture.

4. Others: lymphoedema (likely related to genetics), latex allergy.

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.