Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome

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Synonyms

Congenital Tethered Cervical Spinal Cord Syndrome
Occult Spinal Dysraphism Sequence
Tethered Cervical Spinal Cord Syndrome
Tethered Cord Malformation Sequence
Tethered Cord Syndrome

Disorder Subdivisions

None

General Discussion

Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome is a disorder characterized by progressive neurological deterioration that results from compression of the lowermost bundle of nerves of the spinal cord (cauda equina). It is most commonly associated with a defective closing of the neural tube (precursor of the spinal column) during embryonic development (Spina Bifida).

Resources

Spina Bifida Association of America
4590 MacArthur Boulevard NW
Suite 250
Washington, DC 20007-4226
Tel: (202)944-3285
Fax: (202)944-3295
Tel: (800)621-3141
Email: sbaa@sbaa.org
Internet: http://www.sbaa.org

International Federation for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Attn. Els De Clercq
Cellebroersstraat 16
B-1000
Brussels, B1000
Brussels
Email: info@ifglobal.org
Internet: http://www.ifglobal.org

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
8A07
Bethesda, MD 20892-2540
Tel: (301)496-5751
Fax: (301)402-2186
Tel: (800)352-9424
Email: braininfo@ninds.nih.gov
Internet: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Canada
#977-167 Lombard Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3B 0V3
Canada
Tel: 204-925-3650
Fax: 204-925-3654
Tel: 800-565-9488
Email: spinab@mts.net
Internet: http://www.sbhac.ca

Birth Defect Research for Children, Inc.
930 Woodcock Rd
Suite 225
Orlando, FL 32803
USA
Tel: 4078950802
Fax: 4078950824
Email: staff@birthdefects.org
Internet: http://www.birthdefects.org

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Last Updated: 11/17/1999
Copyright 1990, 1999 National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc.

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