Cauda equina syndrome is a potentially devastating condition caused by compression of the cauda equina nerve roots. This can result in bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction plus lower limb weakness, numbness, and pain. Cauda equina syndrome occurs infrequently but has serious potential morbidity and medico-legal consequences. This study aims to identify and describe the presentation and management of patients with cauda equina syndrome in the United Kingdom using trainee research collaborative networks. This will provide accurate incidence figures, establish current clinical practice, allow assessment of the adherence to national published standards of care, and determine patient outcomes from this condition. Accurate, up to date information about the presentation, management, and outcome of patients with cauda equina syndrome will inform standards of service design and delivery for this important but infrequent condition and help to identify future research priorities.
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Identify the number of cases of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) in the UK in all collaborating centres
Timeframe: June 2018-June 2021