The conus medullaris give rise to the lumbar sympathetic, sacral somatic and sacral parasympathetic nerves which continue downward within the cauda equina

What happens if the conus medullaris is damaged?

Following a spinal cord injury, symptoms of conus medullaris syndrome develop rapidly and on both sides of the body by presenting: Weakness or tingling in your lower limbs. Sexual dysfunction. Incontinence.

What symptoms results in conus medullaris injury?

• Severe back pain.
• Strange or jarring sensations in the back, such as buzzing, tingling, or numbness.
• Bowel and bladder dysfunction, such as difficulty controlling your elimination functions.
• Sexual dysfunction.
• Weakness, numbness, or tingling in your lower limbs.