Split Spinal Cord Malformation Treatment in India

Split Spinal Cord Malformation surgery, also known as Diastematomyelia repair, is a highly specialized neurosurgical procedure performed to correct a rare congenital condition where the spinal cord is split into two separate hemicords, often by a bony, cartilaginous, or fibrous spur. This tethering can cause progressive neurological damage. The primary goal of the surgery is to meticulously untether the spinal cord by removing the dividing spur and any associated abnormal tissue, thereby relieving pressure and preventing further neurological deterioration. The procedure is performed using advanced microsurgical techniques and often involves intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring to protect nerve function. It is a critical intervention to halt the progression of symptoms like leg weakness, pain, and bladder/bowel dysfunction, aiming to preserve and potentially improve the patient's neurological status.