How Many Types of Spina Bifida Are There?

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How Many Types of Spina Bifida Are There?

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Spina bifida can be divided into two types: Type I and Type II. Type I accounts for about 50%, where the spinal cord splits at the rupture, with each having its own dura mater and arachnoid membrane, leading to foreign body traction and symptoms. Type II has a shared dura mater and arachnoid membrane, without foreign body traction, and does not produce symptoms.