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What are some of the assisting devices for Spina Bifida?
Crutches, leg braces, wheelchairs, walkers.
What are the cures for Spina Bifida?
There is no "cure" for Spina Bifida. Spina Bifida is a birth defect which has permanent effects on a person's life. It can be treated, but not cured. The treatment may consist of surgeries to correct the alignment of the legs, hips, and back, as well as antibiotics for infections, help with bladder and bowel control issues, leg braces and crutches/walker or a wheelchair as necessary, special help in schooling if needed, and a shunt, which is a tube that drains cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain if the individual has hydrocephalus ("water on the brain").
What happens if you were not diagnosed with Spina Bifida as a child?
That is unlikely to happen unless you have the mildest form of Spina Bifida, known as Spina Bifida Occulta. If you were not diagnosed with it as a child, it might be discovered during an X-ray or MRI. It could explain any leg weakness, back pain, or bowel or bladder problems you have had, if you have had these problems. But many people with Spina Bifida Occulta do not have any symptoms at all other than a dimple or hair patch on the skin at the location on the spine where the defect is.
Is a specialist needed to treat spina bifida?
Yes, a child with Spina Bifida will usually see an orthopedic specialist for leg problems, and often they will see a urologist for bladder control problems and any problems they may have with urinary tract infections, and may need to see a neurologist for shunt surgery if needed for hydrocephalus, which is "water on the brain." Spina Bifida can vary in severity, though, so a particular child may or may not need to see all these different types of specialists. Some may need more, if their Spina Bifida is more severe. They may need to see an Occupational Therapist or other types of educational specialists if they need any special help with schooling. Some children with Spina Bifida have no problem with school, others need special help.
Is it possible for a nineteen year old with spina bifida to become strong enough so they do not need to wear leg braces anymore?
It depends on how much feeling and control you have of your feet and legs. I too have Spina Bifida, I'm 42 and as a child I walked on crutches, am now in a wheelchair, more due to arthritis than Spina Bifida. I say, go for it! If you feel you can do it, perhaps it is possible to get out of the braces, if you can stand properly without them. But you might want to talk to your orthopedic doctor about whether or not it's a feasible idea.
Why do golden retriever have bad hind legs?
I guess thats the way the breed is. One of my golden retrievers had to have both hind leg acl surgeries.
What is the Top 10 painful surgeries?
In my experience Heart bypass involving splitting of the sternun & rotator cuff repair sugery are two of the worst. Much worse then fractures of limbs or torn leg muscles.
How did William ernest henley die?
William Ernest Henley died of tuberculosis in 1903 at the age of 53. He had struggled with the disease since he was a child and underwent several surgeries to save his leg, which was ultimately amputated.
Why do people get leg dimples?
A build-up of cellulite can cause a "dimple" effect in a leg.
How do you get leg hair to grow fast?
Well, some people try to get rid of leg hair. But for now leg hair grows by it's time. I don't think something can make you leg hair grow faster because a lot of people don't want it.
Is the daddy long leg hurt people?
no
Who are some famous people with Spina Bifida?
Famous Physically Handicapped People1. Sarah Bernhardt: French actress (1844-1923) Disabled by a knee injury, her leg amputated in 1914, she continued starring on stage until just before her death. She is regarded as France's greatest actress -- "The Divine Sarah".2. Beethoven: Composer: Was deaf when he composed his 9th symphony.3. Winston Churchill: had a learning disability.4. Walt Disney: had a learning disability.5. Edison: Had a learning disability. He couldn't read until he was twelve years old and had a very difficult time writing even when he was older.6. Albert Einstein: Mathematician/Physicist: Had a learning disability and did not speak until age 3. He had a very difficult time doing math in school. It was very hard for him to express himself through writing.7. Goya: Spanish painter (1746-1828): At age 46, an illness left him deaf. He went on to create the most famous Spanish art of the 19th century.8. Alexander Graham Bell: had a learning disability.9. Stephen Hawking: physicist/mathematician has Lou Gehrigs Disease and is in a wheelchair. He needs a computer to speak.10. Milton: English Author/poet (1608-1674): He became blind at age 43. He went on to create his most famous epic, Paradise Lost.11. George Patton: This World War II General had a learning disability.12. Nelson Rockefeller: former Vice President: had a learning disability: dyslexia.13. President Roosevelt: At age 39, his legs were paralyzed by polio. He became governor of New York state and was elected president four times.14. Harriett Tubman: Abolitionist (1830-1913): As a child she was struck by an overseer. The blow fractured her skull and resulted in narcolepsy for the rest of her life. She rescued hundreds of slaves on the underground railroad.15. Werner Von Braun: had a learning disability and often flunked his math tests in high school.16. George Washington: Had a learning disability. He could barely write and had very poor grammar skills.17. Woodrow Wilson: U.S. President from 1913-1921. Had a learning disability -- was severely dyslexic.18. Robert M. Hensel: Disability Advocate,Poet & 2x World record holder was born with Spina bifida19. Stevie Wonder- blinded as a child, world famous pianist and singer.
