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Ehlors Danlos Syndrome (EDS)

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of disorders that affect connective tissues, which are tissues that support the skin, bones, blood vessels, and other organs. Defects in
also called Spina Bifida Cystica

Myelomeningocele (Spina Bifida)

A myelomeningocele (say: MY-ell-oh-meh-NING-go-seal) occurs when the outer part of the vertebrae have not completely closed, creating an abnormal opening. With a myelomeningocele,
Meningocele (Spina Bifida)

Meningocele (Spina Bifida)

A meningocele (say: meh-NING-go-seal) occurs when the outer part of the vertebrae have not completely closed, leaving an opening. The spinal cord itself may not be affected, but
Chiari (kee-AR-ee) malformation is a serious neurological disorder

Arnold Chiari Malformation (ACM)

Chiari (kee-AR-ee) malformation is a serious neurological disorder where the lower part of the brain, the cerebellum (which controls balance and coordination) descends into the