What is spinal cord tethering and what has it got to do with urological complications?
Spinal cord tethering (the cord adheres to scar tissue at the level the lesion has been repaired) is an insidious and common cause of worsening incontinence. Clinicians need to have a constant suspicion of this syndrome and seek intervention early. If not treated early any lost function may be permanent. Go to Chapter 3 for more information.