title: Cauda equina syndrome following traction for acute sciatica.
abstract: A case report of a patient who developed cauda equina syndrome following pelvic traction for acute sciatica is presented. A good outcome was obtained with prompt surgical decompression. This case illustrates the potential dangers of traction, which is frequently employed in the management of acute back pain.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, General Infirmary, Leeds, UK.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Donaldson
authors.forename: M E A
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Donaldson-Hugh
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Chumas
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D011128:Polyradiculopathy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D012585:Sciatica / Q000628:therapy*; D014143:Traction / Q000009:adverse effects*