Management of split cord malformation and tethered cord syndrome: Experience of a main referral center in Uzbekistan.

Background: Split cord malformation and tethered cord syndrome are challenging pathologies in the pediatric population. During 2016-2022, 56 cases of split cord malformation (SCM) and tethered cord syndrome were treated at the Republican Specialized Scientific Medical Practical Center of Neurosurgery (RSSMPCN) of Uzbekistan. This article aims to provide a retrospective analysis of the clinical presentation, radiological findings, and surgical outcomes of patients with split cord malformation and tethered cord syndrome.