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Congenital deformities of spine are different and muscular dystrophies are different. They are not same.
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Acoustic neuroma is the development of noncancerous and slow-growing tumors on the main, vestibular nerve that travels from the inner ear to the brain, connecting the two organs. They are also known as vestibular schwannoma, as it arises from Schwann cells covering the vestibular nerve. It rarely grows rapidly or attains a large enough size that can press against the brain and interfere with the vital functions of the brain. Since the tumor is benign, the patient can be assured that it won t spr...more
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A neurofibroma is a type of nerve sheath tumor, which is a benign tumor of peripheral nerves. In general, neurofibromas can be divided into two main types: neurofibromatosis I and neurofibromatosis ii. As a birth defect, neurofibromas are considered to be linked with genetic disorders. Although the majority of the tumors are benign, neurofibromas may become malignant in some cases. Or, when the tumors compress nearby structures, serious symptoms such as pain, vision loss, and hearing loss may al...more
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Meningomyelocele is the most severe type of spina bifida, a congenital defect that occurs when the backbone and spinal canal fail to close before the baby is born. It is a neural tube defect and is the most common disabling birth defect.
The exact causes of spina bifida are unknown but environmental and genetic factors are thought to play a role in its development.
A baby’s risk of developing the condition is higher if their mother is taking antiseizure medications, having folic acid def...more
The exact causes of spina bifida are unknown but environmental and genetic factors are thought to play a role in its development.
A baby’s risk of developing the condition is higher if their mother is taking antiseizure medications, having folic acid def...more
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It’s overwhelming to learn that your child has dmd. Remember that the disease doesn’t mean he can’t go to school, play sports, and have fun with friends. If you stick with his treatment plan and know what works for your child, you can help him live an active life.
•stand and walk as much as possible. Being upright will keep your child’s bones strong and his spine straight. Braces or standing walkers can make it easier for him to stand and get around.
•eat right. There's no special diet f...more
•stand and walk as much as possible. Being upright will keep your child’s bones strong and his spine straight. Braces or standing walkers can make it easier for him to stand and get around.
•eat right. There's no special diet f...more
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The heart is a vital organ that pumps blood throughout the body, thereby supplying the body with the essential nutrients and oxygen while removing the harmful toxins and wastes. Certain conditions may interfere with the ability of the heart to pump blood (there could be clogging in one of the artery or arteries). Devoid of blood and the essential nutrients, the other vital organs soon start to falter. In fact, reduced supply of oxygen and blood to the brain can prove to be fatal, triggering loss...more
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Our spine is made of a column of bones. It has 33 vertebrae. Each vertebral segment creates a bony circle, called the spinal canal, that protects the spinal cord and nerves.
Tumour is an abnormal growth of cell mass. Spinal tumours can grow outside the spinal cord covering i.e. duramater & are called extradural. They can grow from bones surrounding the spinal cord i.e. vertebra, muscles, nerve roots, duramater. Examples include metastasis, aneurysmal bone cysts, ewing s sarcoma, lymph...more
Tumour is an abnormal growth of cell mass. Spinal tumours can grow outside the spinal cord covering i.e. duramater & are called extradural. They can grow from bones surrounding the spinal cord i.e. vertebra, muscles, nerve roots, duramater. Examples include metastasis, aneurysmal bone cysts, ewing s sarcoma, lymph...more
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It’s overwhelming to learn that your child has dmd. Remember that the disease doesn’t mean he can’t go to school, play sports, and have fun with friends. If you stick with his treatment plan and know what works for your child, you can help him live an active life.
•stand and walk as much as possible. Being upright will keep your child’s bones strong and his spine straight. Braces or standing walkers can make it easier for him to stand and get around.
•eat right. There's no special diet f...more
•stand and walk as much as possible. Being upright will keep your child’s bones strong and his spine straight. Braces or standing walkers can make it easier for him to stand and get around.
•eat right. There's no special diet f...more
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