Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

What is the management for cauda equina syndrome? _____

Cauda equina presents with _____ symptoms Conus medullaris syndrome presents with symmetric symptoms

Hint: ?symmetry

Meniere's disease is also known as _____

The _____ comprises the nerve roots of lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal spinal nerves below the conus medullaris

_____ is damage/compression to the spinal roots below the level of L2

The most common cause of cauda equina is _____

Cauda equina syndrome presents with _____ then develops into overflow incontinence

Hint: initial bladder symptom

What is the investigation for cauda equina syndrome? _____

Cauda equina syndrome may be associated with "_____"

Hint: sensory deficit

Cauda equina syndrome may present with absent _____ reflexes

Hint: 2