Tethered Cord Syndrome
Tethered cord syndrome happens when the tissue around the spinal cord presses on spinal nerves and keeps them from moving normally. This stretches the spinal cord.
Causes of tethered cord syndrome
Tethered cord syndrome can be caused by:
- Birth defects such as spina bifida
- Scar tissue from a spinal cord injury
- Spinal cysts called syringomyelia or spinal syrinx
Tethered Cord Symptoms
Tethered Spinal Cord In Children:
- Lesions, hairy patches, dimples or fatty tumors on the lower back
- Foot and spine deformities
- Leg weakness
- Low back pains
- Scoliosis
- Loss of bladder or bowel control
Tethered Cord In Adults:
- Severe lower back pain that spreads to the legs, groin and between the legs
- Muscle weakness
- Loss of bowel or bladder control
