The exposure of these nerves and tissues make the baby more prone to life-threatening infections such as meningitis.The protruding portion of the spinal cord and the nerves that originate at that level of the cord are damaged or not properly developed. As a result, there is usually some degree of paralysis and loss of sensation below the level of the spinal cord defect. Thus, the more cranial the level of the defect, the more severe the associated nerve dysfunction and resultant paralysis may be. Symptoms may include ambulatory problems, loss of sensation, deformities of the hips, knees or feet, and loss of muscle tone. Signs and symptoms
Physical problems
Physical signs of spina bifida may include:

Leg weakness and paralysis
Orthopedic abnormalities (i.e., club foot, hip dislocation, scoliosis)
Bladder and bowel control problems, including incontinence, urinary tract infections, and poor kidney function
Pressure sores and skin irritations
Abnormal eye movement68% of children with spina bifida have an allergy to latex, ranging from mild to life-threatening. The common use of latex in medical facilities makes this a particularly serious concern. The most common approach to avoid developing an allergy is to avoid contact with latex-containing products such as examination gloves and condoms and catheters that do not specify they are latex-free, and many other products, such as some commonly used by dentists.The spinal cord lesion or the scarring due to surgery may result in a tethered spinal cord.
Colles fracture is a common fracture in people with osteoporosis, second only to vertebral fractures. Diagnosis
Diagnosis can be made upon interpretation of anteroposterior and lateral views alone.The classic Colles fracture has the following characteristics:
Transverse fracture of the radius
2.5 cm (0.98 inches) proximal to the radio-carpal joint
dorsal displacement and dorsal angulation, together with radial tiltOther characteristics:
Radial shortening
Loss of ulnar inclination≤
Radial angulation of the wrist
Comminution at the fracture site
Associated fracture of the ulnar styloid process in more than 60% of cases. Classification
The term Colles fracture is classically used to describe a fracture at the distal end of the radius, at its cortico-cancellous junction. However, the term now tends to be used loosely to describe any fracture of the distal radius, with or without involvement of the ulna, that has dorsal displacement of the fracture fragments. Colles himself described it as a fracture that “takes place at about an inch and a half (38mm) above the carpal extremity of the radius” and “the carpus and the base of metacarpus appears to be thrown backward”. The fracture is sometimes referred to as a "dinner fork" or "bayonet" deformity due to the shape of the resultant forearm.Colles fractures can be categorized according to several systems including Frykman, Gartland & Werley, Lidström, Nissen-Lie and the Olders classifications. Treatment
Management depends on the severity of the fracture. An undisplaced fracture may be treated with a cast alone. The cast is applied with the distal fragment in palmar flexion and ulnar deviation. A fracture with mild angulation and displacement may require closed reduction.