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Prospective Comparative Study of Spinal Column Shortening and Traditional Untethering for Recurrent Tethered Cord Syndrome in the Pediatric Age Group

Investigating Spinal Column Shortening for Tethered Cord Syndrome

Not Recruiting
100 years or below
All
Phase N/A

Brief description of study.

Tethered cord syndrome is a clinical diagnosis with a constellation of signs and symptoms, including back and leg pain, other sensory changes, leg weakness, foot deformity, scoliosis, and bowel and bladder dysfunction. Due to the limitations and technical challenges of traditional untethering, new methods for treating tethered cord syndrome have been proposed to address its shortcomings. Spinal column shortening avoids the problem of intradural manipulation of critical neural elements, CSF leak and retethering.

Detailed description of study

Tethered cord syndrome is a clinical diagnosis with a constellation of signs and symptoms, including back and leg pain, other sensory changes, leg weakness, foot deformity, scoliosis, and bowel and bladder dysfunction. Due to the limitations and technical challenges of traditional untethering, new methods for treating tethered cord syndrome have been proposed to address its shortcomings. Spinal column shortening avoids the problem of intradural manipulation of critical neural elements, CSF leak and retethering.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: tethered cord syndrome,myelomeningocele
  • Age: 100 years or below
  • Gender: All

This study investigates tethered cord syndrome, a condition where the spinal cord is attached to tissue around the spine, causing a range of symptoms such as back and leg pain, leg weakness, and bladder issues. Traditional untethering methods can be challenging, so this study explores spinal column shortening as an alternative treatment.

The study involves procedures that aim to reduce the risks associated with traditional treatments, such as the manipulation of critical neural elements and potential cerebrospinal fluid leakage. This approach may help avoid some complications seen in other methods.

  • Who can participate: Specific eligibility criteria, including age and other factors, are not provided in the trial description.
  • Study details: Participants will undergo spinal column shortening, a procedure designed to minimize risks like cerebrospinal fluid leakage, which occurs when fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord escapes. This study does not involve traditional untethering methods.
Updated on 19 Feb 2024. Study ID: 1802402532

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