Sacral Vertebrae Problems in Children: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

There are several common problems that can affect the sacral vertebrae in children:

Sacral Agenesis: This is a rare condition in which one or more of the sacral vertebrae are missing. It can cause a variety of problems, including difficulty with bowel and bladder control, leg weakness, and back pain.

Spina Bifida Occulta: This is a condition in which the neural tube fails to close completely at the level of the sacrum. It is often asymptomatic, but it can sometimes cause back pain, leg weakness, and bowel and bladder problems.

Sacral Meningocele: This is a condition in which the meninges (the protective covering of the spinal cord) herniate through an opening in the sacrum. It can cause a variety of problems, including back pain, leg weakness, and bowel and bladder problems.

Tethered Cord Syndrome: This is a condition in which the spinal cord is attached to the sacrum by a band of tissue. It can cause a variety of problems, including back pain, leg weakness, and bowel and bladder problems.

Diastematomyelia: This is a condition in which the spinal cord is split into two parts by a bony spur. It can cause a variety of problems, including back pain, leg weakness, and bowel and bladder problems.