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Causes, diagnosis and clinical presentation
Conus medularis & cauda equina
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Spinal Nerves & Vertebral Levels
Spinal cord and cauda equina. Note that the spinal cord ends at about L1, with the conus medullaris. Nerve roots travel further down as the cauda equina. Their relative mobility within the cerebrospinal fluid decreases the risk of neural damage with subarachnoid injections done at the L4 level.
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The collection of nerves at the end of the spinal cord is known as the cauda equina, due to its resemblance to a horse's tail. The spinal cord ends at the
Cauda Equina Syndrome : Cause, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Cauda Equina Syndrome... Occurs due to compression of SPINAL NERVE ROOTS... Radiculopathy (sharp pain that radiates) + progressive difficulty with urination + Saddle region parasthesias + Lower Extremity weakness more pronounced on one side + Hyporeflexia + decreased sphincter tone... Managed with neurosurgical decompression and IV Steroids... Conus Medularis Syndrome will have acute onset bladder dysfunction + bilateral weakness + Hyperreflexia
The National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recently made welcome changes to the guidelines for diagnosing cauda equina syndrome.
Cauda equina syndrome is nerve root compression that causes pain, weakness and incontinence. It’s a medical emergency.
Cauda equina syndrome is a constellation of symptoms that is usually caused by compression of the nerves in the lower back.
Cauda Equina Syndrome | Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Red Flag Signals
Definition of cauda in the Medical Dictionary by The Free Dictionary
Cauda equina syndrome is a condition where the spine nerve roots are compressed. If neglected it may lead to incontinence and permanent paralysis of the legs.
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