Cauda Equina

Question 1

where is the cauda equina?

Answer 1

(L6)
L7
sacrum

Question 2

what are the typical clinical signs of cauda equina?

Answer 2

reduced tail function to flaccid tail
urinary and fecal incontinence
mild hind end weakness
lameness
pain

Question 3

what is degenerative lumbosacral stenosis?

Answer 3

big range of motion at the L7-S1 vertebral unit

Question 4

who mainly gets osteochondrosis in degenerative lumbosacral stenosis?

Answer 4

german shepherd dogs
boxers
rottweilers

Question 5

which breeds usually get degenerative lumbosacral stenosis?

Answer 5

german shepherd
malinois
retriever
collie
boxer

Question 6

what is the conservative management of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis?

Answer 6

exercise restriction
NSAID
pain medication

Question 7

what is a negative for conservative management of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis?

Answer 7

high risk of recurrence of signs

Question 8

which cases of degenerative lumbosacral stenosis should be referred to surgery?

Answer 8

pain
weakness
lameness

Question 9

what are the common deficits with sacro caudal luxation fractures?

Answer 9

paralysis and analgesia of tail
urinary incontinence
abnormal perianal reflex
reduced to absent anal sphincter tone
hind end weakness

Question 10

what are the signs with group 1 sacro caudal luxation fractures?

Answer 10

paralyzed and analgesic tail
normal urinary function
no hind end weakness