Tethered Cord Syndrome
After consulting his orthopedic surgeon about chronic pain in his shoulder, Ken, 38, was surprised to find that the root of his problem was actually in his back. Neurological spine surgeon Dr. Robert Bray diagnosed Ken with tethered cord syndrome.
The Doctors: Tethered Spinal Cord
Neurological spine surgeon Dr. Robert Bray and OB/GYN Dr. Lisa Masterson explained tethered cord syndrome.

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