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QuestionChoice
Physiotherapy might be needed postoperatively to regain strength and mobility. However, it is not an option for the definitive management of caudal equina syndrome.
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d
Physiotherapy
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Immunoglobulins may be given for neurological conditions affecting gait, such as Guillan-Barre syndrome and multiple sclerosis. There is no role for immunoglobulins in cauda equina syndrome.
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c
Immunoglobulins
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This patient has cauda equina syndrome. In the majority of cases, surgical decompression is the primary treatment. The goal of surgery is to relieve pressure on the cauda equina nerves. It is important to detect and treat it as soon as possible to prevent irreversible nerve injury.
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Surgical decompression
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There is no role for antibiotics in the management of cauda equina syndrome.
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Antibiotics
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Although patients with caudal equina syndrome may experience significant pain and analgesia should be given, it is not the definitive management.
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Analgesia
Concept
Chapter
2693
3772
Cauda equina syndrome
Topic
145
Orthopaedics
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A 45-year-old male patient presents to A&E with severe lower back pain, bilateral leg weakness and saddle anaesthesia. He is unable to walk. He informs you that he cannot control his bowels or bladder.

Given the likely diagnosis, what is the definitive management of this patient?
a