M7 Learning objectives

M7.1: Tethered cord syndrome (TCS)/fatty filum

1. Understand the pathophysiology of TCS
2. Describe congenital anomalies commonly associated with fatty film terminale and TCS
3. Describe absolute and relative indications for filum sectioning
4. Describe the surgical approach for film sectioning
5. Describe the long term outcome of filum sectioning and frequency and type of complications

M7.2: Lipomyelomeningocele LMMC

1. Describe the pathophysiological process leading to the formation of LMMC
2. Describe the natural history of untreated LMMC
3. Describe the incidence of recurrent tethering after initial surgical treatment of LMMC
4. Describe the two main surgical approaches to the treatment of LMMC (radical versus subtotal resection) and reported long term surgical results

M7.3 Split cord malformations

1. Describe the pathophysiological process leading to the split cord malformation
2. Describe the expected intra-operative findings of Type 1 versus 2 split cord malformations and the surgical implications thereof.

M7.4 Down syndrome

M7.4