Decompression Surgery Delay and Compensation for CES
If medical professionals are responsible for a delay in surgery for cauda equina syndrome, the patient may be entitled to make a claim for compensation for the impact of the delay.
Responding to cauda equina syndrome
If a patient is diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome it means that their cauda equina nerves at the base of the spine are being compressed. This compression will affect the function of the nerves and cause a range of symptoms in the lower body.
A patient who is developing cauda equina syndrome requires urgent diagnosis and decompression surgery to prevent further loss of nerve function. Surgery may even be required as a matter of emergency within hours rather than days or weeks.
A failure by medical professionals to recognise the urgency of a CES diagnosis, leading to a patient deteriorating before surgery is carried out, may justify a claim for compensation.
A successful claim would take account of the difficulties experienced by the patient which they would not have suffered but for the negligent care and the delay in surgery.
Impact of a surgery delay in cauda equina syndrome
Confirmation of a diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome is achieved through an MRI scan. If the results of a scan confirm that the patient is suffering with a compressed disc which is causing their loss of function, it is essential that surgery is commenced as promptly as is safely possible.
If the patient's surgery is delayed, they may face a lifetime with the following symptoms:
- Loss of lower body mobility
- Loss of bowel control of both wind and faeces
- Loss of bladder control and sensation
- Loss of sexual function
A successful compensation claim will take account of the patient's financial losses, such as the loss of income if the patient is no longer able to work or is restricted in the hours or type of work they can manage. If the patient requires additional support or care, these costs would also be taken into account.
How to claim compensation
If you or a loved one are struggling with the appalling impact of cauda equina syndrome due to medical delays, contact Glynns Solicitors.
Specialists in medical negligence law, with extensive experience of cauda equina syndrome claims, we are ideally placed to assess the quality of your care and advise you as to the best way forward.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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