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Spina Bifida

Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s backbone (spine) doesn’t form like it should. The spinal cord (a bundle of nerves that runs down the center of the spine) and the nerves that branch out of it may be damaged. "Spina bifida" is Latin for "split spine." The effects can vary based on how severe the condition is and how much it damages the nerves of the spinal cord. At ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's, we can provide expert surgical treatment for spina bifida. And our specialists are here to help give babies like yours the best chance at a healthy future.

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Spina Bifida

Spina bifida is a birth defect that happens when a baby’s backbone (spine) doesn’t form like it should. The spinal cord (a bundle of nerves that runs down the center of the spine) and the nerves that branch out of it may be damaged. "Spina bifida" is Latin for "split spine." The effects can vary based on how severe the condition is and how much it damages the nerves of the spinal cord. At ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's, we can provide expert surgical treatment for spina bifida. And our specialists are here to help give babies like yours the best chance at a healthy future.

Why Choose Us

Our world-renowned orthopedics program has experience dealing with the surgical treatment of spina bifida. We also work with families to address children’s physical and emotional needs. We continue to regularly see kids as they grow so we can identify any current or possible problems — and correct them as quickly as possible.

Regional Care Highlights

Delaware Valley Highlights

Delaware/Greater Philadelphia

We offer complete spina bifida care at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, Delaware (Wilmington, Del.) and select satellite ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Health locations.

  • Ranked among the top children’s hospitals in the country, year after year, for pediatric orthopedics by
  • One of the longest-standing, most well-known pediatric orthopedic practices in the nation and the world
  • Specialized spina bifida program with a team approach that includes expertise in orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, urology, rehabilitation and behavioral health
  • Nationally known spinal deformities program
  • Home of innovations like the Wilmington Brace and the Wilmington Robotic EXoskeleton (WREX)
  • Pediatric outpatient therapy services program that’s one of the only in the region accredited by the
  • On-site shops for orthotics, prosthetics, wheelchairs and assistive technology to help kids get around, communicate and learn
  • Advanced diagnostic services, including fetal diagnostic testing and perinatal consultations while your baby is still in the womb
  • across from the hospital campus, for an affordable home away from home during long hospital stays

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Florida Highlights

Central Florida

We offer complete spina bifida care at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Hospital, FloridaÌý(Orlando) and select ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· satellite locations.

  • Spina Bifida Center of Excellence (SB Center), where we offer care like no other provider in Central Florida
  • Large team of pediatric spina bifida experts including surgeons, urologists, radiologists, mental health experts, and physical and occupational therapists working together to coordinate your child’s care — all under one roof
  • Advanced radiology (imaging) services including fetal diagnostics
  • Onsite orthotics and prosthetics shops
  • Support services such as animal-assisted activities, Child Life specialists, expressive arts, social workers
  • Ìýon campus, for an affordable home away from home during long hospital stays

Northeast Florida

We offer spina bifida care at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children's Health, Jacksonville (working with Wolfson Children’s Hospital) and select satellite locations.

  • Access to a team of specialists
  • Nurse case manager, who can coordinate office visits, educate your family about spina bifida, and follow up with your child’s school and regular doctor
  • State-of-the-art radiology (imaging) services
  • Orthotics and prosthetics shops
  • Casting, orthotic and prosthetic shops

Northwest Florida

We offer spina bifida care at ¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾Ã¾«Æ· Children’s Health, Pensacola and select satellite locations.

  • Wide range of pediatric specialty services
  • Radiology (imaging) on-siteÌý
  • Orthotic and prosthetic shops

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