Cauda equina syndrome

Description

Cauda equina syndrome: Cauda equina syndrome refers to a group of symptoms that occur when some of the nerves in the cauda equina (the bundle of nerves that spread out from the bottom of the spinal cord) become compressed and/or damaged. Signs and symptoms of this condition include pain, numbness, or tingling in the lower back and/or legs; ' foot drop '; problems with bowel and/or bladder control; and sexual dysfunction. Cauda equina syndrome may be caused by a herniated disk , tumor , infection, fracture, or spinal stenosis . Treatment usually targets the underlying cause of the condition and often includes surgery to remove the material that is pressing on the nerves. Physical therapy , occupational therapy , and/or other services may be required if symptoms persist following surgery.

Data source
FinnGen phenocode G6_CAUDA
Hospital Discharge registry ICD-10: G834, ICD-9: 3534B
Cause of Death registry ICD-10: G834, ICD-9: 3534B
Level in the ICD-hierarchy 3
First defined in version DF2
Ontology
DOID 11577
GWAS catalog 0007196
MESH D010243
SNOMED CT 192970008

Key figures

Sex All Female Male
Number of individuals 113 76 37
Unadjusted prevalence (%) 0.06 0.08 0.05
Mean age at first event (years) 51.63 50.14 54.7
Case fatality at 5-years (%) 7.96 5.26 13.51

Longitudinal metrics

Sex All Female Male
Median nb. of events per indiv. 1 1 1
Recurrence at 6 months (%) 22.12 21.05 24.32

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