Pediatric Spina Bifida and Spinal Cord Injury
Open Access
- 17 June 2022
- journal article
- research article
- Published by MDPI AG in Journal of Personalized Medicine
- Vol. 12 (6), 985
- https://doi.org/10.3390/jpm12060985
Abstract
Pediatric spina bifida (SB) and spinal cord injury (SCI) are unfortunately common in our society, and their unique findings and comorbidities warrant special consideration. This manuscript will discuss the epidemiology, pathophysiology, prevention, and management strategies for children growing and developing with these unique neuromuscular disorders. Growth and development of the maturing child places them at high risk of spinal cord tethering, syringomyelia, ascending paralysis, pressure injuries, and orthopedic abnormalities that must be addressed frequently and judiciously. Similarly, proper neurogenic bladder and neurogenic bowel management is essential not just for medical safety, but also for optimal psychosocial integration into the child’s expanding social circle.This publication has 73 references indexed in Scilit:
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