WHAT ARE THE EFFECTS OF SPINA BIFIDA?

The effect of spina bifida will vary according to the type, location & amount of nerve damage in the spinal cord in mylomeningocele there may be:                                                                                                

1. Partial or complete paralysis of the parts of the body below the spinal level affected which impacts on development of gross motor skills such as sitting standing &walking.
2. Altered sensation.
3. Altered bladder &bowel control.
4. hydrocephalus.
5. secondary effects of altered muscle control impact on musculoskeletal system.