How do I get cauda equina syndrome?

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How do I get cauda equina syndrome?

There are a number of reasons why the nerve roots that make up the cauda equina could get compressed, including:

  • Birth anomalies.
  • Lumbar spinal stenosis.
  • Injuries to the lower back like from a car accident or gunshot wound.
  • Herniated disk in the lumbar region. This is the most common cause.
  • Postoperative lumbar spine surgery complications.
  • Spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).
  • Spinal hemorrhages.
  • Spinal infections (such as meningitis) or inflammation.
  • Spinal lesions or tumors.

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