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Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is poorly researched and understood- particularly the chronic stage of the disease. Chronic CES is currently defined as CES symptoms lasting >/= to 6 months post diagnosis of acute CES.
Currently, there are no clinical practice guidelines on the treatment of chronic CES, current treatment relies heavily on symptom management. The effectiveness of common symptom management therapies is not backed by research specific to chronic CES- making it hard for patient's insurance coverage and for providers to find the right balance of effective treatments.
Chronic CES is a devastating syndrome affecting every aspect of a patient's life, including their employability, family, social-economical independence, and more. Current treatment of chronic CES requires a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled healthcare professionals collaborating together through trial and error to provide their patient with the best quality of life possible. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, chronic CES remains difficult to treat and devastating to the patient's quality of life and independence.
Through our professional healthcare provider network and resources we are working to build a better future for those living with chronic CES through pioneering the field of CES research, education, and collaboration.
To join our efforts please visit our Medical Advisory, Scientific, & Review Board page.
Currently, there are no clinical practice guidelines on the treatment of chronic CES, current treatment relies heavily on symptom management. The effectiveness of common symptom management therapies is not backed by research specific to chronic CES- making it hard for patient's insurance coverage and for providers to find the right balance of effective treatments.
Chronic CES is a devastating syndrome affecting every aspect of a patient's life, including their employability, family, social-economical independence, and more. Current treatment of chronic CES requires a multidisciplinary team of highly skilled healthcare professionals collaborating together through trial and error to provide their patient with the best quality of life possible. Unfortunately, despite these efforts, chronic CES remains difficult to treat and devastating to the patient's quality of life and independence.
Through our professional healthcare provider network and resources we are working to build a better future for those living with chronic CES through pioneering the field of CES research, education, and collaboration.
To join our efforts please visit our Medical Advisory, Scientific, & Review Board page.