Some bricks and felt acute and significant lower back pain

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Phil, 52, bent over today to pick up some bricks and felt acute and significant lower back pain. He presented to the clinic for evaluation with great difficulty in walking due to weakness. Phil reports that he lost control of his bowels and doesn't feel like he is able to urinate. a. What is the most urgent diagnosis that must be ruled out? What is your rationale?

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