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Conus medullaris position in the normal and tethered cord syndrome groups
| Endpoint location of conus medullaris | Normal (n=34) N (%) | TCS (n=30) N (%) |
|---|---|---|
| L1 vertebral body | 14(41.2) | - |
| L1-L2 interspace | 14 (41.2) | - |
| L2 vertebral body | 6 (17.6) | - |
| L3 vertebral body | - | 2 (6.7) |
| L3-L4 interspace | - | 5 (16.7) |
| L4 vertebral body | - | 16 (53.3) |
| L5 vertebral body | - | 7 (23.3) |
TCS: Tethered cord syndrome
