Cauda Equina Injury After Lumbar Puncture?

As part of the lumbar puncture procedure, the patient is likely to have subcutaneous hemorrhage at the puncture site, which is relatively related to the patient's physical condition, health status, and coagulation routine. If the subcutaneous hemorrhage caused by the puncture is serious, it can easily lead to cauda equina injury or cauda equina syndrome after subcutaneous hemorrhage of the cauda equina due to the specific location.

The presence of tingling or numbness in the lower extremities after compression of the cauda equina nerve is a common symptom of these two sensations. If the cauda equina nerve is obviously damaged, there is a possibility that it may endanger one's mobility or, in more serious cases, cause paraplegia or paralysis. Naturally, the percentage of paralysis caused by the cauda equina is relatively small compared to the total number of cases.

The cauda equina nerve is a peripheral nerve, which not only jeopardizes mobility and sensory function, but also defecation and sensory problems in the saddle area, which can cause urinary and fecal incontinence, urinary retention, and defecation difficulties. Therefore, the cauda equina is a very critical innervation area for the body.

The cauda equina syndrome formed by damage to the cauda equina nerve is also considered a more serious complication among the lumbar spine complications.