Methods and analysis Understanding Cauda Equina Syndrome (UCES) is a prospective and collaborative multicentre cohort study of adult patients with confirmed CES managed at specialist spinal centres in the UK. Participants will be identified using neurosurgical and orthopaedic trainee networks to screen ...
Patient support Cauda Equina UKprovides support, education and practical advice to individuals affected by CES and their families in the United Kingdom. Reviewer James Loan Neurosurgery Registrar Editor Dr Chris Jefferies References Gardner A, Gardner E, Morley T. Cauda equina syndrome: a review of...
It is crucial that medical staff ask four vital questions of any patient complaining of low back pain to avoid cauda equina misdiagnosis. Has your bladder been working normally? (Can you tell when it’s full? Do you feel you have to go all the time? Have you had any loss of control ...
Cauda equina syndrome with surgical intervention in pregnancy during the periviable period Article 11 May 2024 Pudendal tumor mimicking cauda equina syndrome and acute radiculopathy: case report Article 02 August 2022 Sleeve gastrectomy as a bridge to maternity in a patient with obesity, infertili...
Microsurgical dorsal root entry zone coagulation for chronic neuropathic pain due to spinal cord and/or cauda equina injuries Chronic pain is a major problem for patients suffering from spinal cord injury (SCI).The prevalence of SCI-related pain ranges from 48% to 94% depending on... W Tao,...
Tumors of the cauda equina usually require surgery due to their impingement on neighboring nerve roots, often resulting in pain and neurological deficits. Method The Authors first give a brief introduction on cauda equina tumors, followed by a description of the surgical anatomy, and then develop ...
Prolapse of an Intervertebral Disc with Compression of the Cauda Equina Disc prolapse causing compression of the cauda equina is rare but it needs urgent surgical treatment.We have experienced one patient with cauda equina compression signs.The patient was 48 years old male who had gait disturbance...
Cauda equina syndromeemergency surgeryspinal surgeryMRIguidelinesreferralPurpose:Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a spinal emergency with clinical symptoms and signs that have low diagnostic accuracy. National guidelines in the United Kingdom (UK) state that all patients should undergo an MRI prior to ...
We report a 29-year-old primigravida in her 21st week of gestational period, who was diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome secondary to two level lumbar disc herniations. The lengthier surgical duration in performing double level disc herniations in an obese patient raises concerns in anesthetic ...
improvement, however the patient was insistent that it has made a great and positive impact on his quality of life.Two (28.6%) patients developed complication following permanent SNS implant.ConclusionSNS is an effective and relatively safe procedure for faecal incontinence following cauda equina ...