What is a congenital condition in which there is failure of the the spinal canal to close around the spinal cord?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Congenital means existing at birth, referring to certain mental or physical traits, anomalies, malformations, diseases, etc. which may be either hereditary or due to an influence occurring during gestation up to the moment of birth. Spinal canal is the canal that contains the spinal cord, spinal meninges, and related structures. It is formed by the vertebral foramina of successive vertebrae of the articulated vertebral column. So a congenitally small spinal canal refers to comparatively small spinal canal existing at the time of birth. Hope that makes sense?!

Answer 3

Congenital stenosis of the cervical spinal canal is the narrowing of the spinal canal in the neck. This condition, which exists at birth but is not hereditary, puts the affected person at increased risk of injuring the spinal cord. The spinal canal lies within the spine and encases the spinal cord. The vertebral body (back bone) forms the front and the lamina (bony covering) forms the back of this canal. The spinal cord travels from the brain through the canal to the lower back, giving feeling and movement to the entire body.

Answer 4

spinal stenosis

Answer 5

spinal bifida