Causes and Clinical Manifestations of Cauda Equina Syndrome.
10.4184/jkss.2013.20.4.204
- Author:
Chang Ju HWANG
1
;
Yung Tae KIM
;
Dong Ho LEE
;
Choon Sung LEE
;
Jung Ki HA
;
Tae Kyoon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Asan Medical Center, College of Medicine, University of Ulsan, Seoul, Korea. baski@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Cauda equina injury;
Cauda equina syndrome;
Cause;
Definition;
Clinical manifestation
- MeSH:
Cauda Equina*;
Diagnosis;
Humans;
Incidence;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Polyradiculopathy*
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2013;20(4):204-209
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
STUDY DESIGN: A literature review. OBJECTIVES: To describe the causes and clinical characteristics of cauda equina syndrome. SUMMARY OF LITERATURE REVIEW: The cauda equina syndrome, complex symptoms and signs expressed as variable clinical manifestation, has rare incidence but needs attention since it can bring about serious complications and sequales if neglected. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The Author reviewed articles reporting the causes and clinical manifestation of cauda equina syndrome. RESULTS: There are marked inconsistencies in the current evidence base surrounding the definition due to various clinical presentation of cauda equina syndrome. CONCLUSION: As there is no symptom or sign which has an absolute diagnostic value in establishing the diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome, any patient in whom a clinical suspicion of cauda equina syndrome arises must undergo urgent magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis.
