A neurological examination evaluates nerve function by testing sensations ... nerve in the lower back affecting the nerve roots at the base of the spinal cord can cause cauda equina syndrome.

The spinal MRI showed thickening and contrast enhancement of nerve roots from their emergence from the spinal cord to the ganglia ... Two weeks later, she had improved markedly in both motor and ...

In most cases, there is plenty of room inside the bony portion spine for the spinal cord and nerve roots to be housed comfortably and function normally. However, various conditions, including, ...

That’s because C1 (in your neck) doesn’t provide sensory function. At the lower end, the 11 lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal dermatomes are often grouped together as the lower extremity dermatomes. A ...

doesn’t provide sensory function. At the lower end, the 11 lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal dermatomes are often grouped together as the lower extremity dermatomes. A spinal nerve root is a bundle ...

A spinal cord injury (SCI) is the occurrence of an acute traumatic damage to the spinal cord or nerves roots within the spinal column, including the cauda equina, that results in temporary or ...

These nerves are responsible for the muscular function and sensation ... These can compress, or pinch, the nerve roots. A herniated disc affects the spinal cord itself as opposed to the peripheral ...

Neurological examination was normal. Initial MRI spine showed enhanced swollen distal cord with abnormally thickened enhancing spinal nerve roots in this area, and prominent veins at the level of ...

Nerve root morphological variability is often incompletely appreciated on preoperative imaging and can complicate intraoperative decision-making. This case demonstrates the utility of spinal endoscopy ...

Our goal is to relieve pain and help patients regain function without surgery. We create personalized care plans to address each ...

These lesions were detected readily by MRI and the patient underwent successful surgical resection of the largest tumours compressing bilateral C2 nerve roots. To our knowledge, this is the first ...