Patient with Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome (Elements in Emergency Neurosurgery)(PDF)

By Metcalf-Cuenca
Cauda equina syndrome is the clinical syndrome seen when there is acute compression of the cauda equina nerve roots and is a rare neurosurgical emergency. The approximate incidence in patients presenting with low back pain is 0.27% but delays in investigation and treatment can result in life-changing permanent disability. The best practice for patients presenting with potential cauda equina syndrome is urgent MRI imaging at the presenting hospital to avoid delays in diagnosis. Patients with a positive finding of cauda equina compression should proceed to decompressive surgery to restore the diameter of the spinal canal urgently to reduce the risk of developing a permanent deficit.
Product Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 22, 2025
Language ‏ : ‎ English
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1009388703
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1009388702