Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES): Part 1; Dr. Nancy Epstein

SUMMARY:  Dr. Nancy Epstein reviews the Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) anatomy, imaging, Clinical, Surgery Tips. She relates the clinical signs to the anatomy, imaging by MR an CT, and the Urgency of Diagnosis and Treatment. In addition she emphasizes the need for Evoked Potential monitoring; what to do if CT is not adequate or no monitoring is available. The differential causes of Lumbar disc, Spinal Stenosis, Neoplasm, Blood Clots, Trauma and Infection. Some Malpractice issues are presented. The more common presentation as a Partial Cauda Equina Syndrome is also covered.  Excellent review. (JIA)

Speaker
  • James I. Ausman, MD, MA, PhD

    CEO SNI and SNI Digital; Emeritus Professor Neurosurgery

  • Nancy Epstein, MD

    Chief, Neurosurgical Spine and Education, Winthrop Univesrity Hospital Mineola , New York, USA