Post-traumatic syringomyelia: a review of the cases presenting in a regional spinal injuries unit in the north east of England over a 5-year period.

Study Design: Retrospective study of the management of patients with a confirmed diagnosis of post-traumatic syringomyelia (PTS) in a regional spinal injuries unit.

Objectives: To investigate the incidence of PTS in a regional spinal injuries unit, and to assess mode of presentation, management, and subsequent outcome.

Summary Of Background Data: Majority of patients male, mean age 44 years (range 33-60 years), with thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI).