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Lipomeningocele

Lipomeningocele is a congenital malformation of the neural tube in which the spinal cord does not close completely and a protrusion of fatty tissue (lipoma) and meninges (the membranes that surround the spinal cord) occurs through an opening in the spine , forming a sac of tissue under the skin. This condition can lead to neurological problems and subsequent orthopedic issues.

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Lipomeningocele is a congenital malformation of the neural tube in which the spinal cord does not close completely and a protrusion of fatty tissue (lipoma) and meninges (the membranes that surround the spinal cord) occurs through an opening in the spinal column, forming a sac of tissue under the skin.

This condition can lead to neurological problems and subsequent orthopedic problems.

Among the most frequent orthopedic problems: equinovarus foot, progressive hip dislocation, scoliosis.

See the fact sheet “Tethered spinal cord syndrome” sheet

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