Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2662246 | Journal of Pediatric Health Care | 2014 | 11 Pages |
Abstract
Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) is a progressive clinical condition that arises from excessive spinal cord tension. The clinical signs and symptoms of TCS may be cutaneous, neurologic, musculoskeletal, genitourinary, and/or gastrointestinal. Patients also may be asymptomatic, which does not exclude the diagnosis of TCS. Although the exact etiology is unknown, early identification and lifelong surveillance or surgical treatment is an essential component of patient management. In this article we review the pathophysiology, various etiologies, clinical presentation, and long-term sequelae of TCS. This information will help pediatric nurse practitioners identify TCS early and anticipate the patient's needs and management requirements.
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Authors
Tiffany Sanchez, Rita Marie John,