Cauda Equina Syndrome

Question 1

what is it 2

Answer 1

Cauda equina syndrome is the compression of a collection of nerve roots called the cauda equina L1-L5

Can be acute of chronic

Question 2

MOI 5

Answer 2

1. Birth anomalies
2. Lumbar spinal stenosis
3. Injurys to the lower back from trauma eg. a car accident
4. Herniated disc in lumbar region
5. Spinal lesions or tumors

Question 3

symptoms

Answer 3

1. Numbness in your saddle area
2. Pain in back and back of legs sciatica
3. Problems having sex
4. Urinary/ federal incontinence
5. Weakness in lower limbs

Question 4

Imaging 3

Answer 4

CT
MRI
Myelogram

Question 5

Surgical approach

Answer 5

Laminectomy