Spinal cord compression Conus medullaris syndrome Cauda equina syndrome Etiology Damage to or compression of the spinal cord at any level Damage to or compression of the spinal cord at the vertebral level T12–L2, resulting in injury to the conus medullarisCommon causes: spondylolisthesis, tumors, trauma Damage to or compression of the cauda equina (nerve fibers L3–S5) located below L2 Common causes: large posteromedial disc herniation, trauma, and tumors. Onset … Continue reading H442 Diseases of the Spinal Cord – Conus Medullaris & Cauda Equina Syndrome