Cauda Equina Syndrome

Recognition and emergency management of spinal cord compression.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MSt MRCGP (General Practitioner)

Last reviewed: 21 October 2025

NeurologyMusculoskeletalEmergency MedicineNeurosurgery

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Clinical Guidelines

National Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Pathway

NICE guideline [NG59]: Low back pain and sciatica in over 16s: assessment and management

ACR Appropriateness Criteria®: Low Back Pain

British Association of Spine Surgeons standards of care for cauda equina syndrome

Cauda Equina Syndrome Framework - National Spine Network

HSE National Clinical Guideline for Cauda Equina Syndrome

HSE National Clinical Guideline for Cauda Equina Syndrome

International Framework for Red Flags for Potential Serious Spinal Pathologies

Spinal Surgery: National Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) Pathway