Question
The child experienced abnormal urination and defecation soon after the spinal tethering release surgery but has not found a solution through medical treatment. Now ten and a half years old, with a height of 1.48 meters, the limbs move freely, but when walking, the right foot turns slightly to the left. They urinate in their pants 5-6 times a day and need to use their hands to expel feces. A kidney cyst was detected, but follow-up tests showed it was normal.
Answer
Hello! The child has spina bifida, spinal dystopia, and spinal tethering. The surgery only made partial repairs and the spinal tethering needs to be released to prevent the condition from worsening. It is recommended to seek treatment at our hospital, with all treatment costs approximately 26,000 yuan. Urinary and fecal incontinence is caused by spinal tethering. The main purpose of the surgery is to prevent or alleviate the progression of nerve damage, and some patients see an improvement in urinary and fecal function after surgery. Early treatment is best, and an MRI scan needs to be reviewed before the operation.