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1. Injuries below the L1–L2 vertebral levels usually affect the cauda equina.
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<br/>2. Produces LMN weakness and atrophy of the LL (L2–S2) with bowel &amp; bladder involvement (S2–S4), impotence, sexual dysfunction &amp; areflexia of the ankle and plantar reflexes.
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<br/>3. Absent bulbocavernosus reflex.
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<br/>4. Has a better prognosis relative to UMN injuries for recovery as they are histologically peripheral nerves; regeneration can occur.


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