Tethered spinal cord comprises a group of dysraphic conditions in which the conus medullaris is located in an abnormally low position. Tethered cord syndrome is stretch induced symptoms manifested by motor and sensory deficits in the lower limbs and incontinence, and is often associated with musculoskeletal deformities. This book draws together all aspects of the embryology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare but important condition in a detailed but readable format. Inevitably there is repetition but this is unavoidable in a …