Impact of Gait Analysis on Pathology Identification and Surgical Recommendations in Children with Spina Bifida

Spina bifida is a congenital neural tube defect where the spinal column fails to form or close properly in utero, potentially damaging the spinal cord and meninges. Children with the most common and severe forms of spina bifida, myelomeningocele and lipomyelomeningocele, often exhibit complex gait abnormalities due to varying degrees of lower extremity weakness, paralysis, and torsional deformities [1,2]. Accurate identification of gait pathologies and their underlying causes is crucial to managing patients with spina bifida and maintaining their ambulatory and functional abilities [3].
Source: Gait and Posture - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Tags: Full length article Source Type: research