Cauda Equina Syndrome (cont.)
Medical Author:
Jason C. Eck, DO, MS
Jason C. Eck, DO, MSDr. Eck received a Bachelor of Science degree from the Catholic University of America in Biomedical Engineering, followed by a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Engineering from Marquette University. Following this he worked as a research engineer Medical Editor:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical EditorMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Author and EditorsAuthor: Jason C Eck, DO, MS, Assistant Professor, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of MassachusettsEditors: Duc Hoang Duong, MD, Director of Neuroscience Physician Assistant Program, Associate Professor, Departments of Neurological Surgery and Neuroscience, Epilepsy Center, Charles R Drew University; Mary L Windle, Pharm D, Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy; Pharmacy Editor, eMedicine.com, Inc; Ryszard M Pluta, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Neurosurgical Department Medical Research Center, Polish Academy of Sciences at Warsaw, Poland; Senior Researcher, Surgical Neurology Branch, National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, NIH; Melissa Conrad Stoppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor, eMedicineHealth.com Last Editorial Review: 5/11/2007 (Page 17 of 18) Viewer Comments & ReviewsCauda Equina Syndrome - TreatmentsThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:What was the treatment for your cauda equina? Cauda Equina Syndrome - ExperienceThe eMedicineHealth physician editors ask:Describe your experience with cauda equina syndrome |
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The cauda equina (CE) is formed by nerve roots caudal to the level of spinal cord termination.
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