Tag: Spina Bifida
Etiology of Spinal Cord Injury Affects QOL Outcomes After Bladder Surgery
Worse impact of neurogenic bladder in urinary-related QOL seen for acquired versus congenital spinal cord injury
Opioid Rx Dosage Higher for Adults With Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifida
Higher prescription of oral morphine equivalents seen for adults with cerebral palsy, spina bifida across pain categories
Prenatal Myelomeningocele Repair Tied to Better Function
Benefits seen for self-care skills, mobility, and motor function at ages 5 to 10 years
Prenatal Surgery Yields Lasting Benefits for Myelomeningocele
No difference found in overall adaptive behavior at school age; more children walk independently
Good Long-Term Outcomes for Fetal Myelomeningocele Surgery
Most fMMC children are community ambulators; preschool ambulation predicts long-term ambulation
