Cauda equina syndrome Flashcards
1
Q
what is Cauda equina syndrome - 3
A
rare
surgical emergency
compression on spinal nerve roots
2
Q
what is the cauda equina
- where is affected
A
bundle of nerve roots
- affects signal to pelvic organs, legs and feet
3
Q
causes of Cauda equina syndrome - 6
A
mostly adults birth spinal defects in children ruptured disc in lumbar area spinal cord narrowing tumour infection inflammation
4
Q
Cauda equina syndrome symptoms - 4
A
severe lower back pain
numb/weak in legs, feet, bum
bladder/bowel problems
sudden sexual dysfunction
5
Q
Cauda equina syndrome investigations - 5
A
Hx reflexes bloods MRI CT
