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Background and Objectives: To present a new spinal shortening technique for tethered cord syndrome. Tethered cord syndrome (TCS) is a debilitating condition leading to progressive neurological decline. Surgical detethering for TCS is the gold standard of treatment. ⋯ Manual muscle testing results and the sensory function of the left leg had recovered almost fully upon final follow-up at one year. Conclusions: A retethered spinal cord after initial untethering is difficult to treat. This new spinal shortening technique can represent another good option to release the tension of the spinal cord.