Abstract Spinal dysraphism (SD) or spina bifida (SB) is a congenital deformity that results from embryonic neural tube closure failure during fetal devel- opment. This evidence-based position paper represents the official position of the European Union through the UEMS PRM Section. This paper aims to evaluate the role of the physical and rehabilitation medicine (prM) physician and prM practice for children and adults with spinal dys- raphism. a systematic literature review and a consensus procedure involved all European countries delegates represented in the uEMs prM sec- tion through a delphi process. the systematic literature review is reported together with thirty-two recommendations resulting from the delphi procedure. The professional role of the PRM physician requires specific expertise in the treatment of patients with SD to plan, lead and monitor the rehabilitation process in an interdisciplinary setting and to participate in the assessment of the needs of these patients in the transitional phase from childhood to adulthood, with particular attention to the activity limitation and participation restriction.

(Cite this article as: petronic Markovic i, Nikolic d, stahl M, tederko p, hdyrya o, Negrini s, et al. Evidence-based position paper of the uEMs prM on the role of physical and rehabilitation Medicine (prM) physician in the management of children and adults with spinal dysraphism. Eur J phys rehabil Med 2022;58:511-9. doi: 10.23736/s1973-9087.22.07536-0)

Key words: spinal dysraphism; rehabilitation; physical and rehabilitation medicine; Guideline adherence; consensus.