Detethering of MRI-demonstrated Tethered Cord Syndrome

The objective of this study was to describe the symptomatic presentation of TCS in our institution, detect demographic and diagnostic predictors of signs and symptoms, assess changes in symptoms over time, and examine whether demographic and diagnostic variables affect changes in symptoms over time. Methods: Using a retrospective chart review from patients who underwent detethering at our institution between 4/1/2015 and 3/31/2019, we report on the signs and symptoms of patients undergoing detethering surgery at presentation and examine possible demographic and diagnostic predictors of those symptoms and changes in symptoms over time. Logistic regression analyses were used to determine whether symptoms at presentation were related to demographic and diagnostic predictors and to assess change in symptoms over time. Results: 273 patients underwent detethering and were analyzed. Of these, 144 (53%) were
Source: Pediatric Neurosurgery - Category: Neurosurgery Source Type: research