Asan Medical Centre offers dedicated Spinal Cord Detethering supported by experienced neurosurgeons, advanced spinal imaging, and specialized intraoperative monitoring. Established in 1989, the ISO accredited hospital is situated in Seoul, South Korea and has 2700 beds supporting specialized spinal cord care.
Spinal Cord Detethering is designed to free a spinal cord that has become abnormally fixed within the spinal canal. It may be performed in patients with congenital tethering or acquired tethering caused by scar tissue or previous spinal procedures. During surgery, the surgeon exposes the affected spinal structures and carefully separates the spinal cord from the tissue causing the tethering. Neuromonitoring may be used during the operation to help protect important neural pathways.
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International St. Mary's Hospital provides specialized Spinal Cord Detethering with a focus on releasing abnormal tension on the spinal cord, protecting neurological function, and reducing symptoms associated with tethered cord syndrome. Established in 2014, the JCI accredited hospital is located in Seoul, South Korea and operates 808 beds with advanced neurosurgical and spinal care facilities.
Spinal Cord Detethering is a neurosurgical procedure used to release the spinal cord when it is abnormally attached to surrounding tissues and cannot move freely within the spinal canal. This condition, known as tethered cord syndrome, may be congenital or develop after previous spinal surgery or scarring. During surgery, the neurosurgeon carefully identifies and releases the tissue anchoring the spinal cord, aiming to reduce tension and prevent further neurological deterioration.
