Guide To The Causes And Complications Of A Herniated Disc

Cauda Equina Syndrome

An individual who experiences a herniated disc may develop cauda equina syndrome as a complication. The cauda equina refers to a bundle of nerves at the end of the spinal cord. Sensory and motor function are provided to the pelvic organs and lower limbs by the cauda equina. Cauda equina syndrome develops when the motor and sensory functions are interrupted by the compression of the nerve roots in the cauda equina. In most cases, cauda equina syndrome is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment to prevent serious complications like permanent paralysis and incontinence. A massive or severe spinal disc herniation is the most common cause of the development of cauda equina syndrome. A disc that ruptures and moves almost entirely out of place from between two of the lumbar vertebrae has the potential to cause the compression of the cauda equina.

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