Cauda Equina Traction

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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