Diagnosis
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Rule in
No rule-in bedside tests yet.
Rule out
No rule-out bedside tests yet.
Associated tests
Bedside tests linked to this diagnosis without specific rule-in / rule-out data.
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Achilles Deep Tendon Reflex
aka Ankle jerk
Rule in:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, SHHypothyroidism, NHLumbosacral Radiculopathy +5 more
Rule out:VHPeripheral Neuropathy, ICHypothyroidism, NHLumbosacral Radiculopathy +5 more
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Digital Rectal Exam
Rule in:VHUpper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, ICCauda Equina Syndrome, NHProstate Cancer +6 more
Rule out:MHUpper Gastrointestinal Bleeding, NHCauda Equina Syndrome, NHProstate Cancer +6 more
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Light Touch Sensation
Rule in:SHStroke, ICCauda Equina Syndrome, NHLumbosacral Radiculopathy +6 more
Rule out:NHCauda Equina Syndrome, NHLumbosacral Radiculopathy, NHStroke +6 more
🎬Video coming Sept 2026
Straight Leg Raise
aka Lasègue sign
Rule in:SHLumbosacral Radiculopathy, NHLumbar Disc Herniation, IECauda Equina Syndrome
Rule out:SHLumbar Disc Herniation, NHLumbosacral Radiculopathy, IECauda Equina Syndrome