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What is the definition of Tethered Cord Syndrome?
Tethered cord syndrome is a rare neurological condition. The severity of the condition and the associated signs and symptoms vary from person to person. Features of the condition may include foot and spinal abnormalities; weakness in the legs; loss of sensation (feeling) in the lower limbs; lower back pain; scoliosis; and urinary incontinence. Infants and children with congenital Tethered cord syndrome may also have tufts of hair, dimples, skin discoloration, or benign fatty tumors on the lower back. Tethered cord syndrome occurs when tissue attachments limit the movement of the spinal cord within the spinal column. In some cases, it may be the result of improper growth of the neural tube during fetal development, which is closely linked to spina bifida. Other potential causes include narrowing of the spinal column (with age), spinal cord injury, tumors, and infection.
What are the alternative names for Tethered Cord Syndrome?
  • Tethered cord syndrome
  • Occult spinal dysraphism
  • Occult spinal dysraphism sequence
  • Segmental vertebral anomalies
  • Tethered spinal cord syndrome
Who are the top Tethered Cord Syndrome Local Doctors?
Dr. Lawrence M. Shuer
Neurosurgery | General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine
Dr. Lawrence M. Shuer
Neurosurgery | General Surgery | Intensive Care Medicine

Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Dr, 
Stanford, CA 
 (8.2 mi)
650-723-4000
Experience:
47+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Lawrence Shuer is a Neurosurgery specialist and a General Surgeon in Stanford, California. Dr. Shuer has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Pallister-Hall Syndrome, Awake Craniotomy, and Thrombectomy.

Dr. Michael Fredericson
Physiatry | Orthopedics
Dr. Michael Fredericson
Physiatry | Orthopedics

Stanford Health Care

450 Broadway St, 
Redwood City, CA 
 (4.6 mi)
650-723-4000
Languages Spoken:
English

Michael Fredericson is a Physiatrist and an Orthopedics provider in Redwood City, California. Dr. Fredericson and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendinitis, Foot Drop, Frozen Shoulder, and Fasciotomy.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Corinna C. Zygourakis
Neurosurgery
Dr. Corinna C. Zygourakis
Neurosurgery

Stanford Health Care

300 Pasteur Dr, 
Stanford, CA 
 (8.2 mi)
650-723-4000
Experience:
14+ years
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Corinna Zygourakis is a Neurosurgery provider in Stanford, California. Dr. Zygourakis has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Tethered Cord Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Scoliosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.

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What are the latest Tethered Cord Syndrome Clinical Trials?
Phase II Pilot Randomized-Controlled Trial for the Investigation of the Preliminary Efficacy of Surgical Sectioning of the Filum Terminale in Treating Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome Patients
Phase II Pilot Randomized-Controlled Trial for the Investigation of the Preliminary Efficacy of Surgical Sectioning of the Filum Terminale in Treating Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome Patients
Who is this study for: Patients with Tethered Cord Syndrome, Occult Spina Bifida
Enrollment Status: Recruiting
Publish Date: June 25, 2024
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Phase 2

Summary: The investigators hypothesize that surgical release of the filum terminale (strand of fibrous tissue at the end of the spinal cord) is a more efficacious treatment option for symptomatic relief than medical management in subjects with Occult Tethered Cord Syndrome (OTCS) and that the risks do not outweigh the benefit profile.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center