Study Design. Systematic review. Objective. To compare the effectiveness of surgery versus
conservative treatment on pain, disability, and loss of quality of life caused by symptomatic …

Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare condition with a disproportionately high medico-
legal profile. It occurs most frequently following a large central lumbar disc herniation …

Authored by experts of international renown, the new edition of The Biomechanics of Back
Pain forms a bridge between the latest research and the effective clinical management of …

Study Design. Multicenter, prospective, cohort study. Objective. To estimate the Minimal
Clinically Important Difference (MCID) for the physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component …

Background Cauda equina syndrome (CES) results from nerve root compression in the
lumbosacral spine, usually due to a prolapsed intervertebral disc. Evidence for management …

Study Design. Retrospective cohort study with prospective clinical follow-up. Objective. To
determine the factors that influence outcome after surgery for cauda equina syndrome …

Background Cauda equina syndrome (CES) may be a devastating disease with the potential
for significant patient morbidity. It is essential for emergency clinicians to be aware of how to …

A prospective longitudinal inception cohort study of 33 patients undergoing surgery for
cauda equina syndrome (CES) due to a herniated lumbar disc. To determine what factors …

Objective Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a rare but important neurosurgical emergency.
Despite being a recognized clinical entity since 1934, there remains significant uncertainty …

Cauda equina syndrome is a potentially devastating spinal condition. The diagnosis of
cauda equina syndrome lacks sensitivity and specificity, sometimes occurring after …