Cauda Equina Syndrome: From Pathology to Practice

This 60-minute webinar is a helpful guide for student and new graduate healthcare professionals on Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES).

 

We will consider the pathology of this critical spinal condition, equip you with the knowledge and understanding to confidently assess for its signs and symptoms, and outline the immediate management principles.

 

Through a case-based approach, you will learn to identify red flags, understand the urgency of appropriate referral, and appreciate your vital role in the patient's journey from suspicion to recovery. This webinar aims to build your confidence in navigating one of the conditions that new graduates and students are most wary of in musculoskeletal practice.

By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:

 

1. Define Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) and consider its key anatomical and pathological mechanisms.
2. Identify the common causes and risk factors associated with the development of CES.
3. Recognise the characteristic signs and symptoms of CES, including the "red flags" necessitating urgent medical attention.
4. Consider a systematic and efficient subjective and objective assessment for suspected CES in a clinical setting.
5. Outline the immediate management principles for a patient presenting with suspected CES, including the critical importance of timely referral and appropriate communication.

 

This free webinar is ideal for:

• Student and new graduate healthcare professionals
• Physiotherapists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and other clinicians working in or entering musculoskeletal care
• Anyone wanting to strengthen their clinical decision-making for urgent spinal conditions