ADULT TETHERED CORD SYNDROME: TWO CASE REPORTS AND LITERATURE REVIEW
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Case Report
P: 45-48
January 2017

ADULT TETHERED CORD SYNDROME: TWO CASE REPORTS AND LITERATURE REVIEW

J Turk Spinal Surg 2017;28(1):45-48
1. Uludağ University Medicak Faculty, Department of Neurosurgery, Bursa.
2. Bursa Medicabil Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery, Bursa.
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Received Date: 12.10.2016
Accepted Date: 11.12.2016
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ABSTRACT

Tethered cord syndrome is a childhood disease and rarely seen in adults. In adult patient’s pain and bladder dysfunction are essential symptoms in respect of children. While evaluating the low back pain, the diagnosis of tethered cord syndrome must keep in mind at adulthood. Surgery performed by an experienced surgeon is satisfactory at symptomatic patients. Here we presented two cases of adult tethered cord syndrome treated with surgery successfully.

Keywords:
Surgical treatment, adult, tethered cord syndrome