Cauda Equina Traction

Cauda Equina Traction - in small animals

Tail pull injury

Esp. cats after RTA

Lesion via longitudinal traction

Sacrocaudal dislocation/fracture

Limp tail

Incontinence

Hindlimb Paresis

Diagnosis on Clinical signs and history

+/- Radiographs to show dislocation/fracture

Prognosis difficult to predict

Poor prognosis if tail limp & no anal tone

Supportive treatment

Persist for >3 months if possible