Re: Conus in relation to Tethered Cord and Chiari

[Guest guest]

Again, sorry for the belated response. I hope things are going well for you

now. And I hope this information will help somebody that is dealing with

this now.

In my opinion, that shouldn't always be the case.

Correct, just because the Conus isn't elongated, that doesn't mean Tethered

Cord isn't present.

In my opinion, it never hurts to ask about Chiari.....even going to the

point of getting a second opinion about it. It has a history (for lack of a

better phrase) of getting over looked. If you happen to have both, don't

assume that treatment for Tethered Cord will help the Chiari........it may,

but that isn't always the case. Sometimes they are 2 seperate conditions

seen together, but not dependent upon eachother.

Brande

mymocha@...

> > I agree, TC is invariably addressed first.

Just because the cord " ends " at the right level doesnt mean it isnt

tethered.

>

> My son's conus is in the right spot and the NS, Wehby, is betting

> on TC.

>

> Nothing has been said of a Chiari. Should I ask?

>