Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare condition associated with mechanical compression and/or dysfunction of the components of the cauda equina within the lumbosacral spinal canal.
It is charact...
Early identification of the patient’s neurologic deficits and prompt surgical intervention reduces the likelihood of permanent neurologic sequelae.
The widely varying clinical presentati...
Immediate surgical consultation
Although not always reversible, surgical decompression may be the only chance to reverse the neurologic deficits.
Surgical decompression is nece...
Early involvement of rehabilitation team, including a spinal cord injury rehabilitation physician, physical therapist, and occupational therapist to identify and ...
Cauda Equina Syndrome Resource Group: www.caudaequina.org
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CES should be considered in all patients with severe LBP from any cause.
It is a rare disorder that is usually a surgical emergency.
It is important to try to prevent CES-I, with its mor...
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