Understanding Spina bifida
By Dr. Amara Hamilton, MD · · Pediatrics
Our Pediatrics team put together this overview of spina bifida for patients and families.
About this topic
Topic: spina bifida. A neural tube defect that is characterized by incomplete closing of the spine and membranes around the spinal cord during early development.
Related care
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- biotin supplementation
- vitamin supplementation
- clinical quantitative reverse transcription PCR testing
- chemical measurement
- nuclear medicine imaging procedure
This article is for general information and does not replace advice from your clinician.