Conus Medullaris Syndrome Following Traumatic Thoracolumbar Burst Fractures: Clinical Presentation, Surgical Management, and Early Outcomes in Three Cases.
ABSTRACT Burst fractures of the thoracolumbar spine can carry a neurological deficit, particularly where the conus medullaris is injured. Conus medullaris syndrome (CMS) typically disturbs bladder, bowel, and sexual function while sparing much of the leg power, and its earliest signs are easily missed. We report three...