Claiming Compensation for Long-term Impact of Compartment Syndrome
If medical negligence has caused you to suffer from the long-term impact of compartment syndrome, you may wish to consult a specialist medical negligence solicitor regarding the suitability of making a claim for compensation.
The impact of compartment syndrome
The long-term effect of compartment syndrome is not restricted to the physical disability which this condition can cause. Its impact can extend into many aspects of everyday life, affecting an individual's capacity to work, travel and remain independent. If this shocking outcome is due to medical negligence, it might be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
The term 'compartment syndrome' refers to a situation where pressure in a muscle compartment in the body, probably in the limbs, has increased causing damage to the muscles and nerves due to restricted blood circulation. If diagnosed promptly and treated to relieve the pressure, the patient may recover. If diagnosis and treatment are delayed, however, the damage may become permanent.
Compartment syndrome in the legs can lead to a multitude of problems including chronic pain, weakness in the leg muscles and loss of mobility, difficulties with ankle flexing and claw toe.
In combination, these symptoms can affect many aspects of daily life:
- Walking around the home, especially up and downstairs
- Ability to balance and remain safe
- Ability to wash and dress oneself
- Ability to drive or access public transport
- Access to exercise and sporting activities
- Ability to work
- Ability to carry out gardening and household chores such as cleaning and decorating.
Understandably, such difficulties, ranging from the physical to the practical and financial can also have a detrimental impact on one's mental health. It can completely disrupt and transform a persons life, denying them of many of the activities they previously took for granted.
Medical negligence and compartment syndrome
This appalling impact can occasionally occur if the guidelines for patient care during extended surgery is not followed. If the patient is not mover during surgery in order to allow the pressure in the muscles to ease, there may be the threat of developing compartment syndrome. If this situation is not recognised in time for treatment to take place, the relevant medical professionals may be regarded as having provided negligent care.
Speak to a solicitor
If you or a loved one are suffering from the life-changing impact of compartment syndrome due to poor-quality medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors to talk to a specialist medical negligence solicitor about the suitability of making a claim for compensation.
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