Cauda equina injury treatment

Cauda equina injury requires timely surgical treatment to alleviate symptoms, with medication as an aid. 1. Surgical treatment: Surgical methods include laminectomy and decompression, cauda equina anastomosis, cauda equina release and so on. (1) Laminectomy and decompression: it is suitable for patients with fracture or fracture dislocation, and the pressure can be reduced by enlarging the spinal canal through laminectomy and decompression. (2) Cauda equina anastomosis: to relieve pressure and preserve the function of the lower limbs through surgery. (3) Cauda equina release surgery: it is suitable for patients with chronic injuries resulting in adhesion of the cauda equina, and the pressure can be relieved through surgery. 2. Medication: Commonly used medications include antibiotics and dehydrating agents. Drugs need to be used under the guidance of the doctor. (1) Antibiotics: e.g. ceftazidime, etc., used to fight infection. (2) Dehydration agents: such as mannitol, etc., the purpose is to reduce the edema of the nerve. Rehabilitation may also be indicated based on post-treatment dysfunction. If cauda equina injury occurs, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time and standardize the treatment under the doctor’s guidance.