Nerve Compression Deterioration and Compensation for Cauda Equina Syndrome
The key to the best outcome from compression of the cauda equina nerves is for the condition to be diagnosed as early as possible followed by prompt surgery to decompress the nerves. It is when medical professionals make a mistake during this process of diagnosis that delays occur, a patient suffers a significant deterioration in their condition and their life is changed forever.
Diagnosing cauda equina compression
It is essential that, if a patient is suffering from lower back pain, the possibility of cauda equina compression is ruled out. If they are, in fact, exhibiting any other signs or symptoms which may be indicative of compression of the nerves, they may need an immediate referral for an MRI scan to confirm the underlying cause.
Cauda equina syndrome is a medical emergency and if medical professionals cause a delay in diagnosis, they may be regarded as having been negligent and, if the patient suffers a poor outcome as a result, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Claiming compensation
A successful claim will take account of the patient's pain and suffering as well as the financial losses which they are suffering as a result of the delay and the associated deterioration.
This could, for example, include a significant loss of earnings, both past and future. If a patient's ability to work has been compromised by symptoms such as loss of mobility or incontinence, their lost income would be included in their claim.
Other financial costs such as the costs of care or equipment or even household adaptations could also be included insofar as these have been caused by the deterioration in the patient's condition due to their negligent medical care.
Medical negligence in CES diagnosis
Examples of possible failings by medical professionals, either in the GP surgery or in Accident and Emergency which might be regarded as negligent and which might cause a delay in diagnosis, could include the following:
- A failure to carry out a thorough assessment of the patient's symptoms and signs
- A failure to recognise the possible implications of the patient's symptoms
- A misdiagnosis
- A delay in making a referral for an MRI scan
- A failure of red flag advice
- A delay in carrying out an MRI scan
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Glynns Solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of experienced lawyers and a history of success in complex, high-value cauda equina syndrome claims.
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