Suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome: Can the Presence of an Orthopaedic Doctor in the Emergency Department Reduce Waiting Times for MRI Scans and Inpatient Stays?

Abstract

ConclusionThis study showed that an orthopaedic doctor in the ED for the acute assessment of patients referred with possible CES is an effective way of improving their management. This decreases waiting times for MRI scans and therefore allows the patient to be managed more efficiently.