Nicholas V Todd1. 1. a Nuffield Health Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital , Newcastle Upon Tyne , UK.
Abstract
AIM: To quantify the clinical findings in patients with potential cauda equina syndrome (CES). METHODS: Three domains were selected: bladder function (B), perianal sensation (S) and anal tone/squeeze (T). A quantified score was given to symptoms and signs in each domain. RESULTS: The lowest score in each domain and the lowest sum score (the most severe lesion) is 0. The best sum score is 9 (the normal patient). CONCLUSION: TCS can improve the clinical assessment and management of patients with possible CES and improve communication between the doctors who are called upon to assess and treat such patients.
AIM: To quantify the clinical findings in patients with potential cauda equina syndrome (CES). METHODS: Three domains were selected: bladder function (B), perianal sensation (S) and anal tone/squeeze (T). A quantified score was given to symptoms and signs in each domain. RESULTS: The lowest score in each domain and the lowest sum score (the most severe lesion) is 0. The best sum score is 9 (the normal patient). CONCLUSION:TCS can improve the clinical assessment and management of patients with possible CES and improve communication between the doctors who are called upon to assess and treat such patients.
Authors: Ingrid Hoeritzauer; Savva Pronin; Alan Carson; Patrick Statham; Andreas K Demetriades; Jon Stone Journal: J Neurol Date: 2018-10-08 Impact factor: 4.849