Massive Lumbar Disc Extrusion and Cauda Equina Syndrome in a Female Athlete Following Deadlift Training
Moath Alshanqity1, Abdulrahman Y Sabbagh2,3,4, Jannat A Abdulmuttalib1
1Emergency Medicine, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Jeddah, SAU.
Abstract:
We present the case of a 26-year-old female bodybuilder who developed cauda equina syndrome (CES) following repetitive deadlift training. Her symptoms were initially misattributed to muscular strain, resulting in a delayed diagnosis. MRI revealed a massive L5-S1 disc extrusion compressing the cauda equina. She underwent emergency decompression and fusion with partial neurological recovery. This case highlights the importance of recognizing red-flag symptoms and early imaging in athletic populations.
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