Issues of Mobility and Cauda Equina Medical Negligence
The loss of mobility associated with complete cauda equina syndrome can have a significant impact on a person quality of life. If this shocking outcome is due to negligent medical care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Cauda equina nerves and mobility
The cauda equina nerves at the base of the spine are crucial to the functioning of an individual's legs. If the nerves become compressed or squashed, a person can start to lose sensation in their legs and suffer weakness and foot drop where the ankle reflex is lost and foot drags. The result can be complete loss of mobility, necessitating the use of a wheelchair.
Inevitably, such a loss of function can have a dramatic impact on a person's quality of life and what they are able to do. For example, they may no longer be able to work in the same type of employment as before. They may be limited in the hours they can work, if at all.
They may also struggle to move and function in their home without significant alterations being carried out.
They may require some degree of personal care or support in order to achieve daily tasks.
Preventing cauda equina syndrome
However, if cauda equina syndrome is diagnosed and treated at an early stage, the patient can avoid such an appalling and life-changing outcome.
If a medical professional is faced with a patient exhibiting the possible early symptoms of cauda equina compression, it is essential that they respond promptly and effectively to ensure that diagnosis is made and decompression surgery is carried out before the patient's condition deteriorates.
A delay in referring a patient for an MRI scan can cause a delay in diagnosis and surgery, leaving the patient with permanent symptoms.
Claiming compensation
If a delay by medical professionals in diagnosing and treating cauda equine syndrome causes the patient to suffer a worse outcome than would otherwise have been the case, the patient may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Compensation claims for cauda equina syndrome are extremely complex and require the attention of specialist solicitors and the best medical experts.
If you or a loved one are struggling with the shocking effects of cauda equina syndrome due to negligent medical care, contact Glynns Solicitors.
Specialists in medical negligence compensation, one of our team of experienced solicitors will be very happy to discuss your situation and assess the suitability of making a compensation claim.
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