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When the spinal canal fails to close completely around the spinal cord, spina bifida occurs. Spina bifida is a congenital birth defect.
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What is a congenital condition in which there is failure of the the spinal canal to close around the spinal cord?
As I understand it Congenital Spinal Stenosis is a form of Spinal Stenosis that one is born with rather than an age induced degenerative condition. Spinal Stenosis refers to the constriction of the canal and other structures of the spine that our nervous system runs thru. If the condition is severe it could put pressure on the neural structures of the spine causing pain. Please understand I am not in the medical field but have been researching this and other spinal conditions as my husband has reciently been diagnosed with a number of spinal issues that we wish to understand.
Which stage is not completed and causes a child to have spina bifida?
During the 4th week of pregnancy the spinal fold doesn't close. This folding will produce a spinal canal for the cord, spinal nerves, and the vertebra which will also form a "tube" that will protect the cord.
What type of abnormality is spina bifida?
It is caused when the spinal fold does not completely close about the 4th week of development. The spinal fold forms the spinal cord and the vertebrae surrounding it.
Is poliomyelitis a bacterial infection affecting the gray matter of the spinal cord?
Close - poliomyelitis is a viral infection affecting the gray matter of the spinal cord.
What are the signs of spina bifida in a hamster?
Spina bifida in hamsters would be extremely rare, and generally fatal within a few days of birth. Spina bifida is a neural tube defect in which the vertebral canal does not close over the spinal cord to protect it. You would see exposed spinal cord at the base of the tail if this had occurred.
What occurs when the spinal column in the lumbar and sacral area does not close properly?
spina bifida
Thin innermost membrane attached to surface of the spinal cord?
The thin like membrane that covers the brain is "Dura Matter", and the thin like protection surrounding the spinal cord is a "mylein Sheath".
What is extraspinal?
ExtraspinalOutside or not part of the spine or spinal cord, but usually in close proximityGE Healthcare Glossary
When did chuck close become paralyzed?
Chuck Close was paralyzed in the year of 1998 12 years ago hurting a spinal artirey
What is chuck close's disability?
Chuck Close has dyslexia, facial blindness, as well as partial paralysis due to a collapsed spinal artery.
Where laser surgery for the spinal stenosis is performed CLOSE to Richmond, VA?
better to go for www2.richmond.com.
What is the medical term meaning surgical removal of a spinal lamina?
Laminectomy is the surgical removal of a spinal lamina. Visualize...close your fist and allow your thumb and pinky to extend. The fist is your vertebra and the finger/thumb are your lamina. The procedure is called a laminectomy.Vertebral laminectomy
