What it is
Neurological compression that may cause permanent deficit and requires emergency assessment. Existing chronic pain does not exclude a new acute change.
Typical clinical symptoms
- New bladder or bowel disturbance
- Saddle numbness or progressive limb weakness
- New gait difficulty, loss of balance or change in hand coordination
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Scientific literature
External publications selected for this topic. Their scope may cover a specific condition, population or intervention within this topic; they do not constitute an individual treatment plan.
Cauda equina syndrome: a review of the current clinical and medico-legal position.
Literature review · 2011
Persistent Pain
When is medical reassessment needed?
New or progressive pain with fever, unexplained weight loss, a history of cancer, fracture risk after trauma, neurological weakness, saddle numbness, bladder or bowel change, or loss of balance requires prompt or emergency assessment according to the symptoms.
Descriptions are for orientation. Diagnosis follows history, clinical examination and, only when indicated, imaging or laboratory tests.
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