Red Flags & Aftermath

Conditions in this unit

Cauda Equina Syndrome - Compression of the cauda equina nerve roots: a NEUROSURGICAL EMERGENCY. Most commonly caused by large central disc…
Conus Medullaris Syndrome - Compression of the conus medullaris (terminal end of the spinal cord at L1-2). NEUROSURGICAL EMERGENCY. Distinct from…
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) - Persistent or recurrent back and/or leg pain after lumbar spinal surgery. Occurs in 10-40% of lumbar surgery patients…