Nerve Compression and Compensation for Cauda Equina Dysfunction
Cauda equina syndrome can be utterly disabling. If medical negligence has left you or a loved one with symptoms and difficulties which would not have been the case with an appropriate level of care, contact a specialist medical negligence solicitor, to discuss the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
Negligent medical care of cauda equina compression
Examples of negligent medical care which may impact on the long-term health and well-being of the patient could include the following:
- A failure to recognise the possible symptoms of early cauda equina compression such as lower back and leg pain, altered saddle sensation and altered bladder function
- A failure to carry out an assessment of the patient for additional signs of nerve compression such as a pin prick test
- A delay in making a referral for an MRI scan to identify the underlying cause of the patient's symptoms
- A failure to provide a patient with red flag warnings to ensure that they attend hospital as a matter of emergency if their symptoms worsen
- A misdiagnosis of the symptoms of cauda equina nerve compression, leading to a delay in appropriate treatment
- A delay in reporting the findings of an MRI scan or a misinterpretation of the results
- A delay in initiating surgery within an appropriate timeframe
Cauda equina dysfunction
The cauda equina nerves in the lumbar region of the spine are crucial to lower body sensation and function.
Compression and loss of function of the nerves can leave a patient with permanent and debilitating difficulties including bowel and bladder incontinence, sexual dysfunction and loss of mobility. This appalling combination of symptoms can be devastating to an individual's independence, lifestyle, ability to work, personal relationships and psychological stability.
If such a terrible outcome is found to have been due to negligence on the part of the medical professionals responsible for the patient's care, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
A patient who has suffered at the hands of negligent medical professionals is legally entitled to compensation for the consequences of that negligence.
Speak to a legal specialist
Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with extensive experience in high-value cauda equina syndrome claims. We speak to the victims of cauda equina medical negligence every day and fully understand the complexity of this appalling condition and the myriad ways in which it can change a person's life.
Contact us today to speak with a solicitor, free of charge, about your situation and the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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