Written by renowned specialists the second edition of Tethered Cord Syndrome in Children and
Adults is a comprehensive text on the essentials of clinical management for this complex
disorder. The book opens with chapters on embryology and pathophysiology to provide clinicians
with a solid understanding of the basic science of tethered cord syndrome (TCS). Incorporating
the latest standards in neurologic examinations and imaging procedures the book then discusses
the functional diagnosis of TCS. Throughout the book the authors provide insightful discussion
of how to distinguish this disorder from others with similar symptoms and imaging findings. The
final chapter summarizes current medical and surgical treatments of TCS describing methods for
preventing progressive and permanent deficits. Highlights: -Delineates the three categories of
cord tethering to aid effective management -Discusses such important topics as in-utero
surgical myelomeningocele repair and TCS-related aspects of clinical urology -Provides expanded
coverage of the treatment of adults with severe back and leg pain -Covers management of late
teenage patients whose care between childhood and adulthood is frequently interrupted -Features
more than 200 high-quality clinical photographs radiographic images and diagrams to
illustrate key concepts The only reference dedicated to optimizing the management of TCS this
book is an invaluable resource for residents and clinicians in neurosurgery and neurology as
well as other specialists caring for patients of all ages with TCS.
