Spine and Spinal cord injury - Mahidol University
Spine and Spinal cord injury - Mahidol University
Spine and Spinal cord injury - Mahidol University
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Cauda equina syndrome<br />
• An <strong>injury</strong> to the nerve roots<br />
• Can be seen with a fracture<br />
or acute disk herniation<br />
from L2 <strong>and</strong> below.<br />
• Asymmetrical paralysis,<br />
sensory loss, <strong>and</strong> areflexia;<br />
including loss of bowel <strong>and</strong><br />
bladder control.<br />
• Has a significant capacity<br />
for recovery.