Spina bifida is a spine disorder that is usually detectable at birth. It&rsquos an example of a neural tube defect NTD. Spina bifida can occur anywhere along the spine if the neural tube fails to shut completely. Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects the spine and spinal cord.
 
 
Spina bifida is a spine disorder that is usually detectable at birth. It&rsquos an example of a neural tube defect NTD. Spina bifida can occur anywhere along the spine if the neural tube fails to shut completely. Spina bifida is a birth defect that affects the spine and spinal cord.