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1
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What is the most common type of disc prolapse

A

Lateral

Lumbar

2
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What is the cause of Cauda Equina Syndrome?

A

Compression of Cauda Wquina caused by centra lumbar disc prolapse, tumours, trauma, epidural abscess, spinal surgery or manipulation, spinal epidural injection

3
Q

Name clinical features of Cauda Equina Syndrome

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Injury or precipitating event
bilateral buttock & leg pain Bowel or bladder dysfunction Saddle anaesthesia
Loss of anal tone and anal reflex
Urinary retention

4
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How is Cauda Equina Syndrome diagnosed

A

MRI or Lumbar CT myelogram

5
Q

What is Lumbar Spondylosis

A

OA of facet and disc joints

6
Q

What is Spondylolisthesis?

A

One vertebral is transferred on to another (slips over one another)

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