What is tethered cord syndrome?
Tethered spinal cord syndrome is a neurological disorder caused by tissue attachments that limit the movement of the spinal cord within the spinal column. These attachments cause an abnormal stretching of the spinal cord. The course of the disorder is progressive.
How do members experience tethered cord syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with tethered cord syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for tethered cord syndrome*
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Who has tethered cord syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 4 | |
| 20s | 11 | |
| 30s | 20 | |
| 40s | 26 | |
| 50s | 23 | |
| 60s | 20 | |
| 70+ | 5 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | |
| Female | 90 |
Talk to people with tethered cord syndrome
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