Sensory Impairment Missed In CES Diagnosis
A failure by medical professionals to consider sensory losses by a patient may leave the patient to develop complete cauda equina syndrome, a debilitating, life-changing condition.
The importance of sensory losses in cauda equina syndrome diagnosis
Sensory impairment is a significant aspect of cauda equina syndrome. Loss of the function of the cauda equina nerves means increasing loss of both motor and sensory experience in the lower body. In terms of sensory losses, this could mean the following:
- Sensory losses or altered sensation in the legs
- Sensory losses in the saddle area and genitals
- Sensory losses in the bladder
- Loss of awareness around the anus and buttocks
Sensory losses are a possible indicator that a patient may be suffering from compression of the cauda equina nerves and may be developing from cauda equina syndrome.
Without prompt diagnosis and surgery, these initial sensory effects can develop further to complete loss of bladder sensation, bowel incontinence and loss of mobility.
Assessment of sensory experience in the relevant areas of the body is an important part of the diagnosis of this appalling condition.
A failure by medical professionals to assess a patient for sensory losses when there is any suggestion that they may have a problem with the nerves in the lower back may be regarded as negligent.
Claiming compensation for medical negligence
If negligent or substandard medical care leaves a patient suffering from a worse outcome than would have been the case with an acceptable level of medical care, the patient is entitled to make a claim for compensation.
A successful claim would incorporate nay financial losses resulting from the negligence. For example, if delays in cauda equina syndrome diagnosis means that the patient is now restricted in their ability to work, the associated loss of income would be included in the claim in so far as it was caused by the negligent care.
Speak to a legal specialist
A lawyer who specialises in medical negligence compensation is the best place to start if you think that you or a loved one have been the victim of negligent medical care.
A legal specialist will obtain your medical records and assess the quality of your medical care in order to advise you as to whether or not there has been a breach of duty in the course of your medical care and whether it would be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
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