A Rare Presentation: Cauda Equina Compression Secondary to an L1 Burst Fracture in Osteoporosis

Cauda equina syndrome (CES) rarely occurs in upper lumbar spinal pathologies above L2. Osteoporosis is a consideration in determining the operative approach. We report a case of CES as a result of an L1 burst fracture in an osteoporotic lady with schizophrenia. A 74-year-old schizophrenic lady prese...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Yen Hsin, Leong, Yilun, Huang
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2022
Materias:
Neurology
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8856586/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35198330
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.21425

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8856586/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35198330
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.21425

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