Lumbar Spine Compression and Negligent Care of Cauda Equina Syndrome
Speak to a legal specialist if delayed diagnosis of compression in the lumbar spine has left you struggling with an appalling cocktail of symptoms.
Diagnosis of compression in the lumbar spine
Compression of the spine in the lumbar region of the back needs prompt diagnosis to ensure that the patient undergoes surgery if they are developing cauda equina syndrome.
If, for a variety of reasons, diagnosis is delayed, the patient may suffer permanent disability and the relevant medical professional may be regarded as having provided negligent care.
Diagnosis may be delayed for a number of reasons which may be regarded as negligent including the following:
- The relevant medical professional, whether at the GP surgery or in Accident and Emergency did not recognise that the patient's symptoms were indicative of compression in the lumbar spine
- The medical professional did not carry out an adequate assessment of the patient and missed key symptoms
- The medical professional did not make a timely referral for an MRI scan to assess the underlying cause of the patient's symptoms
- There was a delay in carrying out an MRI scan
- The results of the scan were either delayed or inaccurate
Compensation for cauda equina syndrome
Cauda equina syndrome is a disabling condition which can cause loss of mobility, double incontinence and loss of sexual function.
If a patient suffers some or all of these symptoms to an extent which should not have been the case with an earlier diagnosis of their spine al compression, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation for the consequences.
Such debilitating symptoms can leave a patient struggling to work, struggling to remain independent and struggling to navigate safely and effectively around their own home.
If negligent medical care has contributed to this appalling outcome, a successful claim would address the financial impact such as loss of income and the costs of care, equipment and adaptations to the home.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors are specialists in medical negligence law with long-standing experience in complex, high-value cauda equina syndrome claims and access to the best medical experts who will analyse the quality of your medical care.
Contact us today if you are struggling with this terrible condition due to substandard medical care and one of our solicitors will be very happy to talk to you about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
We can offer No Win No Fee funding for medical negligence claims which we will discuss with you during your free initial telephone discussion.
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