1. Spina Bifida Elizabeth OLeary Period 2 7 April 2011

2. Spina Bifida

Spinabifiada is a congenital neural tube defect in which part of the meninges or spinal cord protrudes through the spinal column, often resulting in neurological impairment.

3. Typical Characters

Symptoms-Bulging spinal cord, hydrocephalus, paralysis in lower back and legs, bladder and bowel malfunction, loss of sensation, mental impairment.

4. Possible life long effects

paralysis in the lower back and legs, problems with bladder and bowel function, and loss of sensation.

Mental abilities

5. Getting it away

Often, surgery is performed within twenty-four to forty-eight hours of birth to close any opening in the childs lower back and to reconstruct the spine and other tissues in this area.

6. Living Assistance

A full time care provider if the parents dont want to take care of them.

7. The End !! 8. Works Cited

Definition- http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/spina+bifida