SPINA BIFIDA-OPEN TUBE DEFECTS
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SUMMARY
1. Bulk of patients who present to clinic will have myelomeningecele diagnosed at birth, skin lesions/scars visible, typically have mobility, bowel, bladder issues and hychrocephalus.
2. Often late diagnosis, may have a cutaneous lesion or scar.
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.
