Cauda Equina, Central Disc Herniation - Everything You Need To Know

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Educational animated video describes the conditions associated with cauda equina syndrome. Disc herniation usually occurs posterolaterally but it may also be central. The cauda equina is composed of several nerves within the lower end of the spinal canal.

Cauda equina syndrome:
•Compression over the lumbosacral nerve roots.
•Back pain more than leg pain.
•Bladder and bowel symptoms.
•Surgical emergency.

tags: Cauda Equina Syndrome lumbosacral nerve roots back pain disc herniation


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