Lecture 33 Mini Symposium Spine: Degenerative Conditions

Question 1

What is the most common type of disc prolapse

Answer 1

Lateral

Lumbar

Question 2

What is the cause of Cauda Equina Syndrome?

Answer 2

Compression of Cauda Wquina caused by centra lumbar disc prolapse, tumours, trauma, epidural abscess, spinal surgery or manipulation, spinal epidural injection

Question 3

Name clinical features of Cauda Equina Syndrome

Answer 3

Injury or precipitating event
bilateral buttock & leg pain Bowel or bladder dysfunction Saddle anaesthesia
Loss of anal tone and anal reflex
Urinary retention

Question 4

How is Cauda Equina Syndrome diagnosed

Answer 4

MRI or Lumbar CT myelogram

Question 5

What is Lumbar Spondylosis

Answer 5

OA of facet and disc joints

Question 6

What is Spondylolisthesis?

Answer 6

One vertebral is transferred on to another (slips over one another)