Obesity and spinal epidural lipomatosis in cauda equina syndrome

Although lumbar disc herniations are common, only a small portion of these herniations lead to cauda equina syndrome (CES) which is an uncommon but debilitating disorder. Why some patients with herniation develop CES, when most do not, remains unknown. Pre-existing subclinical epidural lipomatosis may limit canal space such that an otherwise benign herniation causes CES.

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