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Tethered spinal cord : review of literature
Joint Authors
Shaban, Taghrid
Muawiyah, Husayn
Murad, Adnan
al-Husayni, Muhammad
Source
Issue
Vol. 24, Issue 2 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.81-85, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Basrah College of Medicine
Publication Date
2018-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Tethered cord syndrome is a stretch-induced functional disorder associated with the fixation (tethering) effect of inelastic tissue on the caudal spinal cord, limiting its movement.
This abnormal attachment is associated with progressive stretching and increased tension of the spinal cord as a child ages, potentially resulting in a variety of neurological and other symptoms.
The condition is closely linked to spina bifida, and such presentation in childhood may accompanied with the cutaneous stigmata of dysraphism (hairy patch, dimple, subcutaneous lipoma).
There may be associated foot and spinal deformities, leg weakness, low back pain, scoliosis and incontinence.
The condition may go undiagnosed until adulthood with the development of sensory and motor problems and loss of bowel and bladder control.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Husayni, Muhammad& Muawiyah, Husayn& Murad, Adnan& Shaban, Taghrid. 2018. Tethered spinal cord : review of literature. Basrah Journal of Surgery،Vol. 24, no. 2, pp.81-85.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-903005
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Husayni, Muhammad…[et al.]. Tethered spinal cord : review of literature. Basrah Journal of Surgery Vol. 24, no. 2 (Dec. 2018), pp.81-85.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-903005
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Husayni, Muhammad& Muawiyah, Husayn& Murad, Adnan& Shaban, Taghrid. Tethered spinal cord : review of literature. Basrah Journal of Surgery. 2018. Vol. 24, no. 2, pp.81-85.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-903005
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 85
Record ID
BIM-903005