Spina Bifida S1 and Paralysis: Understanding the Risks & Severity
Spina bifida S1 affects the first sacral vertebra (lower back/sacral region). Severity ranges widely:
- Mild: Lower back pain/stiffness.
- Severe: Leg paralysis, bowel/bladder dysfunction.
Paralysis is possible but not inevitable. Risk depends on malformation severity and neural tube defect level. Higher spinal lesions (cervical/thoracic) carry greater paralysis risk than sacral ones.
Consult a doctor for individualized prognosis and management.
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