Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A progressive neurological disorder characterized by the limitation of movement of the spinal cord within the spine. It is caused by the presence of congenital or acquired tissue attachments in the spinal cord. Signs and symptoms include low back pain, scoliosis, weakness in the legs, and incontinence.

**Synonyms:** - Spinal Cord Syndrome - Tethered Cord