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  2. Cauda equina - Wikipedia

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    Cauda equina syndrome, a rare disorder affecting the bundle of nerve roots (cauda equina) at the lower (lumbar) end of the spinal cord, is a surgical emergency. [3] Cauda equina syndrome occurs when the nerve roots in the lumbar spine are compressed, disrupting sensation and movement. [4]

  3. Thecal sac - Wikipedia

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    The lumbar cistern is part of the subarachnoid space.It is the space within the thecal sac which extends from below the end of the spinal cord (the conus medularis), typically at the level of the first to second lumbar vertebrae down to tapering of the dura at the level of the second sacral vertebra.

  4. Cauda equina syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a condition that occurs when the bundle of nerves below the end of the spinal cord known as the cauda equina is damaged. [2] Signs and symptoms include low back pain, pain that radiates down the leg, numbness around the anus, and loss of bowel or bladder control. [1]

  5. Subarachnoid cisterns - Wikipedia

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    There are many cisterns in the brain with several large ones noted with their own name. At the base of the spinal cord is another subarachnoid cistern: the lumbar cistern which is the site for a lumbar puncture. Some major subarachnoid cisterns: Cisterna magna also called cerebellomedullary cistern - the largest

  6. Lumbar puncture - Wikipedia

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    A spinal needle is inserted between the lumbar vertebrae L3/L4, L4/L5 [10] or L5/S1 [10] and pushed in until there is a "give" as it enters the lumbar cistern wherein the ligamentum flavum is housed. The needle is again pushed until there is a second 'give' that indicates the needle is now past the dura mater .

  7. What Is Piriformis Syndrome? What to Know About Andie ... - AOL

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    Piriformis syndrome is not a common diagnosis and according to experts it only accounts for about up to 6 percent of lower back pain. Andie MacDowell’s Family Guide: Meet the Actress’ Ex ...

  8. Ventricular system - Wikipedia

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    CSF within the spinal cord can flow all the way down to the lumbar cistern at the end of the cord around the cauda equina where lumbar punctures are performed. The cerebral aqueduct between the third and fourth ventricles is very small, as are the foramina, which means that they can be easily blocked.

  9. Cases of SIDS — Sudden Infant Death Syndrome — Spike by 12% ...

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    The rates of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome — known as SIDS — are rising in the United States, even as overall infant mortality is down. Cases of SIDS rose 12% between 2020 and 2022, according ...