cauda e quina syndrome
DESCRIPTION
Cauda Equina Syndrome presentationTRANSCRIPT
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David Ferguson
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Aims & Objectives
Spine Anatomy Signs & Symptoms Diagnosis Treatment
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AnatomyCauda Equina
Dorsal Root Ganglion
Dura Mater
Intervertebral disc
S1 nerve root
Filum Terminale
Lumbar IV disc
Lateral part of sacrum
Pedicle L5 vertebra
L5 nerve roots
S2 vertebra
Sup. Art. Process L3
Thecal Sac
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30 Yr Old Woman with lower back pain 1. History?
2. Examination?3. Diagnosis?
Large disc bulge L4/5
Cauda Equina
Syndrome
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Cauda Equina Diagnosed
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Questions
The dural sac ends at which vertebral level?L1L2S1S2The Coccyx
Correct!
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Questions
In infants, the spinal cord may extend as far as:L3L4S2The Coccyx
Correct!
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Acute (on chronic) back pain Severe pain 10/10 Constant pain Changing neurology Bladder dysfunction is a bad late sign
Symptoms
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Causes
Prolapsed disc Tumour Blood clot Infection Vascular Trauma Congenital canal stenosis Developmental (Syrinx/ Chiari)
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Cauda Equina (Dura opened)
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Red Flag Symptoms Bilateral sciatica Saddle anaesthesia Sphincter disturbance
Urinary retention Bowel & Bladder Incontinence Reduced Anal Tone
Bilateral loss of ankle jerk
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Treatment
Urgent decompression for acute cauda equina
CES treated within 24hrs are much more likely to recover bladder function
Remember Spinal TB: abscess needs to be drained.
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Spinal TB
48 year old female with microcytic anaemia and low back ache
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Diagnosis
Plain MRI T2 weighted shows if there is lack of
CSF around cauda equina CT Myelography
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Treatment options
Depend on causesSpinal decompression & stabilisationRadiotherapyAntibiotics