Cauda Equina Syndrome Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
5. Saddle Parasthesia
This term refers to neurologic sensations (numbness, burning, pain, tingling, pins and needles, etc.) of the inner thighs, genitalia, and buttocks - essentially, these symptoms would occur anywhere a horse saddle would make contact with a person when sitting on it.
This is one of the hallmark signs of cauda equina syndrome that separates it from other types of back or leg pain. These neurologic symptoms occur in these areas because the nerves of the cauda equina supply sensation to this region.
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