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A patient with Cauda Equina Syndrome requires immediate diagnosis and urgent treatment. If medical professionals fail on either count, it may be that care provided fell below an acceptable standard. If this has happened to you, contact a solicitor to find out whether you can claim compensation for injuries you have sustained. Are You Entitled … Read more

If your Cauda Equina Syndrome was negligently handled by medical professionals, you might want to consider claiming compensation for the injuries you have sustained. Before you make an enquiry, however, you will probably want to know more about the procedure involved. That is why we have compiled this article, explaining the different steps in more … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) must be treated as quickly as possible. If treatment is delayed for any reason, the prospect of permanent nerve damage becomes more and more likely. This means a patient will be unable to make a full recovery, and will be left to suffer long-term complications. How Can CES Cause Permanent Damage? … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome is a serious condition that can occur in a number of different ways. In this article we take a closer look at what Cauda Equina Syndrome is, how it might be caused, and what you should do if you are suffering from the condition. What is Cauda Equina Syndrome? The spinal cord … Read more

If you have had Cauda Equina Syndrome that was poorly managed by medical professionals, it is likely you will be facing long-term health complications – both of a physical and psychological nature. If so, you need to speak to a medical negligence solicitor about the treatment you received, as you may well be the victim … Read more

The majority of patients with a compressed Cauda Equina will suffer certain ‘red flag’ symptoms which should lead medical professionals to make an accurate diagnosis of Cauda Equina Syndrome. But what exactly are these red flag symptoms? And what happens if doctors do not recognise them in a timely fashion? Does this delay amount to … Read more

Considering there are relatively few cases of Cauda Equina Syndrome recorded in the UK each year, it is an illness with a disproportionately high number of medical negligence claims. In fact, there were 63 Cauda Equina medical negligence claims worldwide between 2003 and 2007, 43 of which were in the UK. Many concluded in large … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome is considered a medical emergency. This means it poses a serious risk to patient’s long term health, and so must be treated as soon as possible. Why is Cauda Equina a Medical Emergency? Cauda Equina Syndrome is a condition in which the bundle of nerves located at the bottom of the spinal … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome must be diagnosed in the early stages, as this will greatly improve a patient’s outlook for recovery. But how exactly is Cauda Equina Syndrome diagnosed? What happens if there is a delay? And does a delay amount to medical negligence? How to Diagnose Cauda Equina Syndrome When diagnosing Cauda Equina Syndrome, medical … Read more

Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare condition that must be treated when symptoms are still ‘incomplete’. This will greatly improve the chances of a favourable outcome. However, if there is a delay and symptoms are allowed to become ‘complete’, the damage to the nerves will be extensive. Consequently, a patient may not make a … Read more