Peter, the child with such a rare condition known as Spina bifida, It can happen anywhere along the spine if the neural tube does not close all the way. When the neural tube doesn’t close all the way, the backbone that protects the spinal cord doesn’t form and close as it should. This often results in damage to the spinal cord and nerves. This might cause physical and intellectual disabilities that range from mild to severe. The treatment is necessary, it's carried out through surgery to close t

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