BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Chronic cauda equina syndrome, defined as persistent
damage of the cauda equina nerve roots within the spinal canal can be a challenging …

PURPOSE OF REVIEW Cauda equina dysfunction (often referred to as cauda equina
syndrome) is caused by a diverse group of disorders that affect the lumbosacral nerve roots …

Background and purpose: Overlooking a potential diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome
(CES) can result in severe long‐term neurologic deficits. There is a growing trend to order …

The aim of this study was to compare the clinical characteristics of patients with and without
abnormal MR imaging admitted to a neurosurgical unit with suspected cauda equina …

Study design: Systematic review. Study rationale: While magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
is used as the diagnostic gold standard for cauda equina syndrome (CES), many MRI scans …

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is an uncommon condition important because of its
catastrophic consequences for the patient and its potential for medico-legal actions against …

Objectives We assessed the documentation rates of signs and symptoms, including sexual
function, in patients with suspected cauda equina syndrome and whether they can be …

Cauda equina syndrome is a potentially devastating spinal condition. The diagnosis of
cauda equina syndrome lacks sensitivity and specificity, sometimes occurring after …

The indications for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in suspected cauda equina
syndrome, and the urgency for this investigation are regularly disputed. In this study we …

A large number of patients do not have cauda equina syndrome (CES) on MRI to account for
their clinical findings; consequently, the majority of urgent scans requested are normal. We …