Patient with Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome
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Product Information
| ISBN | 9781009388702 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Publishing Date | 22/05/2025 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €26.32 |
| Tax | €1.58 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €27.90 |
| Availability | 1 unit in external warehouse |
Product Description
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.