Autodesk Certified Professional In AutoCAD For Design And Drafting Practice Exam

A 49-year-old patient has acute low back pain. Which finding most strongly suggests cauda equina syndrome?

Pain worse after lifting Paraspinal muscle tenderness New urinary retention with saddle anesthesia Pain improved by lying down

Correct Answer:

New urinary retention with saddle anesthesia

Explanation:

Urinary retention and saddle anesthesia are classic red flags for cauda equina compression and require urgent spinal imaging and surgical assessment.

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