Cauda Equina Syndrome Flashcards by Mia Shand | Brainscape

Q

How does cauda equina typically present?

A

acute onset lower back pain
radiates down leg
loss of sensation S1-3 (inner thigh & perianally), immobility, incontinence

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How is a presentation of cauda equina managed acutely?

A

whole spine MRI
surgically decompress in 48h

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