CESI Treatment Delay and Compensation for Disability
Contact a legal specialist if you or a loved one are struggling with cauda equina syndrome following a delay in treating this terrible condition.
Delayed decompression of the cauda equina nerves
Decompression surgery for a patient with incomplete cauda equina syndrome is a matter of emergency. Any delay, even a matter of a few hours, can allow the patient's nerve compression to worsen, leaving them disabled for life. If medical professionals had the opportunity to diagnose this appalling condition and arrange emergency surgery, but failed to do so, the patient may be able to claim compensation for their pain, suffering and the consequences of their disability.
A patient with incomplete cauda equina syndrome will be starting to experience lower body dysfunction due to compression of the nerves at the base of the spine. In addition to lower back pain and possible altered sensation in the legs, the patient may be suffering altered urinary function.
If treatment of their nerve compression does not take place within a prompt timeframe, their condition may deteriorate to the point where they have lost bladder function and sensation as well as losing mobility, bowel function and sexual function.
Medical professionals involved in the management of cauda equina syndrome may be regarded as negligent at various points in the patient's care including the following:
- A failure to recognise or suspect the implications of the patient's early cauda equina compression symptoms
- A failure to examine the patient for any further indications that they may be developing cauda equina syndrome
- A failure to make an appropriate referral for an MRI scan to confirm or rule out a diagnosis of CES
- A failure to provide red flag warnings
- A delay in carrying out an MRI scan or a delay in initiating decompression surgery
Claiming compensation
The level of disability which is often associated with complete cauda equina syndrome is such that the consequences are truly life-changing. The loss of much lower body function can deprive an individual of the ability to work or even to navigate safely around their own home.
If these appalling consequences are due in full or in part to medical delays, it may be possible to claim compensation.
Speak with a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive expertise in cauda equina syndrome negligence and its shocking impact. Over the years we have supported numerous clients in gaining compensation for the distressing outcome of medical delays.
Contact us today to speak with a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim if you or a loved one are struggling with the effects of cauda equina syndrome.
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