The document discusses various syndromes of the spinal cord including complete and incomplete cord syndromes. It describes Brown-Sequard syndrome, central cord syndrome, anterior cord syndrome, posterior cord syndrome, and conus medullaris syndrome. Complete cord transection results in paralysis, sensory loss, and autonomic dysfunction below the level of injury. Incomplete syndromes can cause varying degrees of motor weakness, sensory loss, and autonomic dysfunction depending on the areas of the spinal cord affected. Specific vascular, inflammatory, and traumatic causes are discussed for each syndrome.
28. CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME. Begins at L2 disk space distal to conus medullaris. MOTOR Flaccid lower extremities. Knee and ankle jerk absent. SENSORY -Asymmetrical sensory loss Saddle anaesthesia Loss of sensation around perineum,anus,genitals. AUTONOMIC -Loss of bladder and bowel function. Urinary retention. Occurs due to acute disk herniation epidural haematoma,tumour
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