TY - JOUR
T1 - The tethered spinal cord
T2 - Diagnosis, significance, and management
AU - McLone, D. G.
AU - La Marca, F.
PY - 1997
Y1 - 1997
N2 - Tethered cord is the result of fixation of the spinal cord, which limits motion in the caudal-rostral direction. Most children either have cutaneous markers or a predisposing condition. Prophylactic release of the spinal cord can prevent the long-term disabilities associated with this condition. Although delayed release, following the onset of a neurological deficit, may reverse some lost function, it is unlikely to restore bladder and bowel function.
AB - Tethered cord is the result of fixation of the spinal cord, which limits motion in the caudal-rostral direction. Most children either have cutaneous markers or a predisposing condition. Prophylactic release of the spinal cord can prevent the long-term disabilities associated with this condition. Although delayed release, following the onset of a neurological deficit, may reverse some lost function, it is unlikely to restore bladder and bowel function.
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U2 - 10.1016/S1071-9091(97)80037-X
DO - 10.1016/S1071-9091(97)80037-X
M3 - Article
C2 - 9323789
AN - SCOPUS:0030873955
SN - 1071-9091
VL - 4
SP - 192
EP - 208
JO - Seminars in pediatric neurology
JF - Seminars in pediatric neurology
IS - 3
ER -