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What Are The Symptoms Of Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome?
my one week old child was born with a very hairy back, forehead and shoulders. at her first doctor visit the doc found what she called a dimple on her lower back and wants here tested for tethered cord. what other symptoms would there be and if the dimple is closed at the bottom should we be worried
Fri, 31 Jan 2020
Hello,
The symptoms are typical of spine bifida. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. An MRI is required for further assessment. Surgical correction is required if there is weakness or other neurological deficits.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The symptoms are typical of spine bifida. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. An MRI is required for further assessment. Surgical correction is required if there is weakness or other neurological deficits.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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