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How did you get cauda equina syndrome after lumbar laminectomy with a spinal fusion?
i develop cauda equina syndrome post laminectomy with rupture of the spinal cor membrane dura madre
What does the medical abbreviation CES mean?
cauda equina syndrome
What does the medical abbreviation CES nerve entrapment mean?
CES stands for cauda equina syndrome.
What is the medical term for Collection of spinal nerves below the end of the spinal cord?
That's called the cauda equina because it resembles a horses tail.
Can you die from Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) itself is not typically fatal, but it is a medical emergency that can lead to serious complications if not treated promptly. The syndrome involves compression of the cauda equina nerves, which can result in severe pain, loss of bladder and bowel control, and potential paralysis. If left untreated, the associated complications, such as permanent nerve damage, can significantly impact quality of life. Prompt surgical intervention is crucial to prevent irreversible damage.
What part of the spine is the cauda equina?
Cauda equina is the roots of the spinal nerves controlling movement and sensation in the legs. These nerve roots are located in the lower spine and resemble a horse's tail (cauda equina in Latin).
What is the cauda equina also called?
Horse's tail
What is the purpose of the cauda equina?
The cauda equina is a cluster of nerves located approximately in the middle of the back. Its purpose is basically to transmit messages from the upper part of the human body to the lower.
What is the motor branch exiting the spinal cord?
cauda equina
What are the nerves projecting inferiorly from the spinal cord?
cauda equina
How is EMG in Cauda Equina syndrome?
In Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES), electromyography (EMG) can reveal abnormalities in muscle innervation and function due to nerve root compression or damage. The EMG may show signs of denervation, such as fibrillation potentials and positive sharp waves, particularly in the lower extremities and pelvic region. Additionally, there may be reduced motor unit recruitment and abnormal motor unit potentials, indicating affected nerve roots. Overall, EMG helps assess the extent of nerve damage and guide clinical management.
What do the word cauda equina'' mean?
a bundle of separete nerve
