spina bifida?

Answer 1

I think its a weakness in the backbone causing the spinal cord come outside the vertebra in fetus,its due folic acid deficiency.

Answer 2

here is the first extract from a website explaining excatly what it is, sorry for copying/pasting in, but feel with this kind of defect, a proper explanation is needed, rather than me putting it in my own words

What is Spina Bifida?
Spina bifida (SB) is a neural tube defect (a disorder involving incomplete development of the brain, spinal cord, and/or their protective coverings) caused by the failure of the fetus's spine to close properly during the first month of pregnancy. Infants born with SB sometimes have an open lesion on their spine where significant damage to the nerves and spinal cord has occurred. Although the spinal opening can be surgically repaired shortly after birth, the nerve damage is permanent, resulting in varying degrees of paralysis of the lower limbs. Even when there is no lesion present there may be improperly formed or missing vertebrae and accompanying nerve damage. In addition to physical and mobility difficulties, most individuals have some form of learning disability. The three most common types of SB are: myelomeningocele, the severest form, in which the spinal cord and its protective covering (the meninges) protrude from an opening in the spine; meningocele in which the spinal cord develops normally but the meninges protrude from a spinal opening; and occulta, the mildest form, in which one or more vertebrae are malformed and covered by a layer of skin. SB may also cause bowel and bladder complications, and many children with SB have hydrocephalus (excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain).

i will also post the link to the site i got this from, as you may find it usefull to research more on the subject depending on the relative/friend that is afflicted with it

http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/spina_bifida/spina_bifida.htm

Answer 3

I'm not sure of your question. Spinal bifida happens in the first trimester of pregnancy. A lack of folic acid may cause it or a very high fever in the mother. It can be diagnosed by ultrasound or an AFP test.

Answer 4

what about spina bifida

Answer 5

My first wife had one. My understanding is that a spina biffida is a vertebra (or vertebrae) that is/are not fully developed, usually hollow. You have to be careful because such vertebrae are much more prone to fracture or breakage.

Answer 6

unnatural curvature of the spine found in babies.

wikipedia it.

Answer 7

You asked this same question and I have answered that. If you require further informaiton, I can answer that.