Notes in 02_Cauda Equina Syndrome

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Published	02/10/2024	{{c1::Cauda equina syndrome}} is a serious condition that involves {{c2::compression of the lumbosacral nerve roots commonly L4/5 or L5/S1 commonly du…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c1::Cauda equina syndrome}} {{c2::Injury or precipitating event}} {{c2::Bilateral buttock & leg pain}} {{c2::Bowel or bladder dy…
Published	02/10/2024	Causes of Cauda equina syndrome {{c1::Central lumbar disc prolapse}} (most common) {{c1::Tumours}} {{c1::Trauma (Burst or Chance fracture)}} {{c1::Spi…
Published	02/10/2024	Gold-standard diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome is {{c1::MRI scan}}
Published	02/10/2024	If MRI is contraindicated (i.e. pacemaker, metal heart valve) in Cauda Equina Syndrome then perform {{c1::lumbar CT myelogram}}
Published	02/10/2024	Management of Cauda Equina Syndrome {{c1::Admission}} {{c1::Urgent MRI scan}} {{c1::Emergency operation (discectomy) within 48 hrs Delay results in p…
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