Hidden cause of paralysis: tight filum terminale in spinal cord injury without radiographic abnormality
Tethered cord syndrome may be a potential underlying cause of SCIWORA. For children with SCIWORA accompanied by tethered cord syndrome, we recommend early surgical intervention to perform laminectomy and release the tethered cord, which may aid in the recovery of neurological function.
Authors
- Wei Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4092-7313)
- Yong Sun (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2387-2616)
- Z Li
- Fei Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4343-0276)
- Yi Yuan
- Zong Jian An
Institutions
- Qingdao University (CN)
- Weifang Medical University (CN)
- Qingdao Women and Children's Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Pediatrics
- Published
- 2025-01-22
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fped.2024.1528007
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Spinal Cord Injury Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47