| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9359633 | Seminars in Spine Surgery | 2005 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
The term “tethered cord” refers to any condition in which the spinal cord is rendered partly or completely immobile within the spinal canal. As a clinicopathologic entity, tethered cord generally involves an abnormally low and relatively fixed conus medullaris, often arising in a distal spinal cord and/or vertebral malformation. This article reviews the essentials of etiology, pathogenesis, and neuropathology of tethered cord.
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Authors
John-Paul MD, LtCol, USAF MC, Elisabeth J. MD, Col, MC, USA,