Spina Bifida Information Center
Now more than ever, individuals born with spina bifida are presented with the prospect of a radically improved quality of life compared with what was historically possible, thanks to advances in research and technology. With proper care and treatment, those faced with more severe forms of this condition can enjoy a higher level of function and independence — and a much longer life. These advances present a challenge, however, given that most doctors who treat spina bifida do so in a pediatric setting and few adult physicians are sufficiently familiar with the condition.
The Adult Spina Bifida Clinic at RIC is an effort to bridge this service gap for adults living with spina bifida. With its team approach to care, RIC offers the level of expertise and quality of care to help you achieve the best life possible.
How RIC Helps People with Spina Bifida
Working with specialists from the Spina Bifida Program at Children's Memorial Hospital , RIC offers a variety of services and resources designed to help individuals with spina bifida transition from pediatric care to adult care.
Read more about RIC's spina bifida services
RIC's Spina Bifida Experts
RIC's multidisiplinary Adult Spina Bifida Clinic includes specialists in neurosurgery, urology, orthopaedics and rehabilitation medicine.
Meet our spina bifida experts
Living with a Disability: Spina Bifida Resources
Because of the impact that spina bifida has on family dynamics, consultation and counseling is available from our team. Family members have access to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago's LIFE Center available at RIC's flagship hospital on Superior Street and at Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital in Elk Grove Village. The LIFE Center houses a user-friendly interactive library, one-on-one education for caregivers, additional patient resources and classes.
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