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Using reference data from the KIDSCREEN-27 and PEDI-CAT, the authors created a healthy population comparison group.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>RESULTS<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>There was no significant difference in health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) scores between Lorber and non-Lorber patients, except that school environment domain scores were lower in the Lorber group. When comparing the HRQOL of MMC patients with that of the non-MMC group, the physical well-being and parent relations and autonomy domains scored significantly lower. The daily functioning of MMC patients was lower on all domains of the PEDI-CAT compared with the non-MMC group. Lorber MMC patients scored lower on all domains of the PEDI-CAT when compared with non-Lorber patients. All patients were capable of communicating effectively; most patients (n = 18) were considered CFCS level I, and 4 patients were considered CFCS level II.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n<jats:sec>\n<jats:title>CONCLUSIONS<\/jats:title>\n<jats:p>This study shows that MMC is a severe, lifelong condition that affects patients\u2019 lives in many domains. All the patients in this study are capable of effective communication, irrespective of severity of MMC. 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