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Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes:
 • Large lumbar degenerative disc herniation (central)
 • Severe lumbar spondylosis
 • Neoplasm
Cauda Equina Syndrome ... of normal leg reflexes ... Incontinence • Saddle ... bladder/bowel dysfunction ... #CaudaEquina #Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome Overview

Cauda Equina Syndrome:
 • Prevalence: 1:33,000-100,000 ppl/yr
 • Incidence: 1.5-3.4 million ppl/yr
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sequestration • Saddle ... sexual dysfunction ... Mnemonic: • S - Saddle ... wink test - reflex ... decompression #CaudaEquina
Lower Extremity Dermatomes and Myotomes
Reflexes: 
 • Knee - L2, L3, L4
 • Ankle - S1
Myotomes Reflexes ... • Cauda Equina Syndrome ... pain, sciatica, saddle ... genitourinary dysfunction ... sensory #motor #leg #physicalexam
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
The Neurological Evaluation ... Unresponsive wakefulness syndrome ... • Locked-in syndrome ... Severe injury/dysfunction ... caseyalbin #PhysicalExam
Unilateral Floppy Eyelid Syndrome

This middle-aged male reported to clinic for persistent blurry vision and irritation of
Floppy Eyelid Syndrome ... This middle-aged ... granulomas” Surgical evaluation ... #FES #PhysicalExam ... #clinical #video