Dekyphosis operation combined with limited osteotomy to treat the symptomatic adult tethered cord syndrome with complicated malformations: A case report
Abstract:Rationale:
Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) represents a spectrum of neurological symptoms that are caused by constant or intermittent axial traction of the terminal cone of the spinal cord due to abnormal positioning. It is uncommon for abnormal structures of TCS to be accompanied by split cord malformation, thoracic spinal stenosis, and other spinal cord diseases.
Patient concerns:
A 45-year-old male patient visited our hospital due to severe lower back pain, extensive left lower limb muscle weakness, and inte… Show more
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