Question

A 63-year-old man with suspected cauda equina is found instead to have severe lumbar stenosis without red flags. Initial management?

Accepted Answer

Conservative management with analgesia and physio

Answer

Urgent surgery for all

Answer

Long-term bed rest

Answer

High-dose oral steroids long-term

Answer

Opioids first-line

Practice question

A 63-year-old man with suspected cauda equina is found instead to have severe lumbar stenosis without red flags. Initial management?