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Case #186 • Orthopedics

Sudden Leg Weakness and Difficulty Passing Urine After Heavy Lifting

Orthopedics Cauda Equina Syndrome High Yield Case
Sudden Leg Weakness and Difficulty Passing Urine After Heavy Lifting
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HR 96 bpm BP 152/94 SpO2 98% CBC: Abnormal

"42M with Sudden severe low back pain shooting down both ..."

Patient History

A 42-year-old male construction worker presents with Sudden severe low back pain shooting down both legs with numbness around the private parts and not being able to pass urine since this morning, after lifting a heavy cement bag at work..

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