title: Physiotherapy for patients with spina bifida cystica.
abstract: The condition Spina Bifida Cystica is characterised by a cystic swelling in the mid-line of the back, with an underlying defect in the posterior arches of several vertebrae and generally, involvement of the spinal cord (95% of all cases). Whilst the lesion may occur at any level of the spine, it is the lumbar and lumbo sacral regions which are most commonly affected.
authors.affiliation: Royal Children's Hospital, Orthopaedic Section, Mt. Eliza.
authors.forename: M P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Poulton