brain, spinal cord, and nerve disorders
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Causes of Cauda Equina Syndrome
The most common cause of cauda equina syndrome is A ruptured or Herniated Disk in the lower spine, especially in people who are born with a narrow spinal canal Other causes include the following: Neural Tube Defects and Spina Bifida (such as Infection of the tissues (meninges) that cover the cauda equina and spinal cord An abscess (a collection of pus) pressing on the cauda equina A Spinal Tumors in the lower back A Injuries of the Spinal Cord and Vertebrae in the lower back Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (narrowing of the passageway that contains the spinal cord) in the lower back Arteriovenous malformation (an abnormal connection between arteries and veins) in the lower back Complications after surgery on the spine Some of these conditions cause inflammation and/or swelling, putting pressure on the nerves. A tumor can put direct pressure on the cauda equina. 