Orthopaedics & MSK — Flashcards

The organisation of the femoral region from lateral to medial 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 typically causes low back pain and _____ radicular pain

Hint: severity

What motor deficits present with cauda equina syndrome? _____

What is the management for cauda equina syndrome? _____

On examination cauda equina syndrome presents with _____ anal sphincter tone

Hint: ↓/↑

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

Cauda equina syndrome may present with absent _____ reflexes

Hint: 2

Does cauda equina syndrome present with upper or lower motor neuron symptoms? _____