Disability and health journal
National trends in orthopedic surgical procedures among adults with spina bifida: A MarketScan database study.
Haad A Arif, Emilio Feijoo, Ellie Starnes, Alexis Rutland, Betsy D Hopson, Anastasia Smith, Vamsisaikrishna Morla, Gerald McGwin, Michael J Conklin
Published: 202610.1016/j.dhjo.2026.102028
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Prenatal screening and folic acid supplementation have decreased spina bifida (SB) incidence, while advances in multidisciplinary care have increased life expectancy for those born with the condition. Historically, orthopedic outcomes res…
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