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Neurology

Tethered Cord Syndrome: MRI Diagnosis and Surgery

Saturday, June 13, 2026

10:20 AM - 11:20 AM PT

Pending CE: 1.0 Medical Hours

Primary Presenter(s)

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Rachel Lampe, DACVIM (she/her/hers)

Neurologist and Neurosurgery
Canada West Veterinary Specialists
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Co-Presenter(s)

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Erin Keenihan, BSC,BVMS,MANZCVS,MVETMED,DECVDI (she/her/hers)

Radiologist/ Adjunct Assistant Professor
Canada West Veterinary Specialists / NCSU
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

Presentation Description / Summary: This talk will focus on imaging technique to diagnose tethered cord syndrome in dogs, and also discuss surgical technique. We will discuss common imaging findings suggestive of TCS, and also how imaging can sometimes guide our surgical choice. The talk will also go over recommended MRI sequences, and how to interpret them.

Learning Objectives:

Upon completion, participants will be able to know the indications for dynamic MRI for TCS, and know which sequences and slices to use on a MRI to diagnose it
Upon completion, participants will be able to calculate how much the conus medullaris moves using a dynamic MRI.
Upon completion, participants will be able to choose a surgical approach for TCS.
Upon completion, participants will be able to know the common clinical signs of dogs with TCS.