Neprodleně po stanovení diagnózy syndromu cauda equina bychom měli zahájit léčbu. U pacientů s mírnými klinickými příznaky lze doporučit medikamentózní léčbu doprovázenou přísným omezením pohybu po dobu minimálně čtyř až šesti týdnů. V případě bolesti můžeme zvířeti podat analgetika nebo kortikosteroidní hormony.
What is cauda equina syndrome?
Cauda equina syndrome is the compression of a collection of nerve roots called the cauda equina. It can cause pain, weakness and incontinence. Coronavirus
How do you treat cauda equina syndrome?
Treatment A diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome usually is followed by emergency surgery within 24 to 48 hours. The goal is to relieve compression of the nerves—for example, if a herniated disc is the problem, removing some or all of it (discectomy) may bring relief.
What are the components of cauda equina?
Anatomically, the term cauda equina comprises all the roots that emerge from the spinal cord where it terminates at around L2. The proximal constituents of the cauda equina therefore comprise components of the L3, L4, L5 and S1 roots.
What is the long term prognosis for cauda equina?
Cauda Equina is a relatively rare condition and therefore data on long term outlook is limited. CES can affect people both physically and emotionally, particularly if it is chronic.