Tethering of the spinal cord in the lumbosacral region is common with conditions like myelomeningocele, but cases occurring in the cervical region without associated congenital malformations are rare.
A 14-year-old male presented with symptoms of cervical spinal cord tethering, leading to severe health issues, making this case noteworthy in medical literature.
The report highlights the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery process, emphasizing a unique surgical approach that did not rely on intraoperative monitoring techniques and was performed under local anesthesia.