If you have suffered Cauda Equina Syndrome complications because of medical error, you will be entitled to compensation for the damages you have sustained. Compensation for cauda equina syndrome In medical negligence claims – such as cauda equina claims – compensation is awarded for your general damages and your special damages. These can be explained … Read more
If you are suffering from cauda equina compression, it is vital you undergo emergency decompression surgery to alleviate the pressure on the nerves. What is cauda equina compression? The spinal cord is a long, thin mass of nerves that runs from the brain and down through the middle of the spine. At the bottom of … Read more
A cauda equina lesion is when something damages the cauda equina nerves. This might be an injury caused by a traumatic accident, an illness or a growth. What can cause a cauda equina lesion? The cauda equina nerves sit at the end of the spinal cord and serve the bladder, bowel, sexual organs and legs. … Read more
If you have been diagnosed with Cauda Equina Syndrome, you will want to know what your prognosis for recovery might be, and whether or not your condition could be permanent. In this article we explore the issue of cauda equina recovery in more detail, helping you to understand what the future may hold. Recovering from … Read more
Cauda Equina Syndrome is associated with symptoms characteristic of spinal nerve compression. These are known as the red flag symptoms and should act as a warning to medical professionals that a patient required urgent decompression surgery. What are the red flags of Cauda Equina Syndrome? The red flag symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome are as … Read more
The only way to effectively treat Cauda Equina Syndrome is with emergency decompression surgery. This must be performed before the condition reaches the complete stages. Treating cauda equina syndrome Cauda equina syndrome is when the nerve roots at the bottom of the spinal cord become compressed, either by the spine itself or by a lesion … Read more
If a GP suspects a patient is suffering from Cauda Equina Syndrome, an urgent hospital referral must be made. If there is a failure to do so, there will be grounds for a medical negligence claim. How should a GP deal with Cauda Equina Syndrome? Although some people with Cauda Equina Syndrome will go directly … Read more
Patient’s with cauda equina syndrome may initially be diagnosed with generalised back pain and sent to a physiotherapist. However, a patient’s condition will gradually worsen as they begin to develop further symptoms of nerve root compression. A physiotherapist has a duty to detect this deterioration and refer a patient to hospital. If there is a … Read more
When Cauda Equina Syndrome first presents, a patient’s condition is said to be incomplete. But as the nerve compression continues, their urinary symptoms will become worse until they are unable to control their bladder whatsoever. At this stage their condition can be considered complete. Why is it so important to treat Cauda Equina while it … Read more
If the treatment of your Cauda Equina Syndrome was delayed, and medical professionals are responsible for the hold-up, you could be entitled to compensation. Why is there often a delay in treating Cauda Equina Syndrome? The Medical Protection Society (MPS) have identified four main reasons why the diagnosis and treatment of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) … Read more
If Cauda Equina Syndrome is not treated quickly enough, it is possible that a patient will be left with permanent urinary dysfunction. If this has happened to you and you believe a delay in diagnosis and treatment can be attributed to medical professionals, you need to talk to a solicitor about your injuries. Why does … Read more
At the bottom of the spine is a bundle of nerves called the ‘cauda equina’, so called because it has been likened to a horse’s tail. Together these root nerves serve the lower limbs, provide sensation to the buttocks and genitalia, and control the bowel, bladder and sexual function. If these nerves should become compressed … Read more
When deciding whether a patient requires further investigation to confirm or exclude the possibility of Cauda Equina Syndrome, there are certain factors that will influence the opinion of a medical professional. When should doctors consider further investigations? Bladder and bowel symptoms are the most obvious indication of spinal nerve compression. These include a history of … Read more
Despite being a rare condition, Cauda Equina Syndrome is a common source of litigation. Cauda equina claims against GPs are particularly prevalent, as many general practitioners fail to understand the meaning of a patient’s symptoms, thereby causing a delay in diagnosis and treatment. Why do GPs fail to diagnose Cauda Equina Syndrome? Between 2003 and … Read more
Cauda Equina Syndrome is when the nerves at the bottom of the spinal cord are compressed, resulting in a pattern of neurological symptoms. In this article we explore how this nerve compression can happen. Common causes of Cauda Equina Syndrome There are a number of ways in which Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) can occur, including:- … Read more
Cauda Equina Syndrome is thought to affect between one in 33,000 to one in 100,000 people in the UK each year. It is therefore a very rare condition, and not all medical professionals will come across it during the course of their career. Negligence of junior doctors in A&E Even so, doctors should have an … Read more
When a patient presents with symptoms associated with Cauda Equina Syndrome, there are a number of essential questions doctors must ask that will help lead them to an accurate diagnosis. Essential Questions Doctors Must Ask The process of diagnosing Cauda Equina Syndrome should begin with an examination, during which a doctor must ask the patient … Read more
Cauda Equina Syndrome is frequently misdiagnosed. However, this can have terrible consequences, as cauda equina is a condition that must be treated immediately if a patient is to regain normal function. If you have suffered because of a cauda equina misdiagnosis, you need to talk to a solicitor about making a medical negligence claim. Was … Read more
If you are thinking about making a cauda equina medical negligence claim, you might be worried about how much it is going to cost you. Pursuing legal action is often associated with large solicitor’s fees, and this concern might deter you from claiming the compensation you rightfully deserve. How much will a cauda equina medical … Read more
Cauda Equina Syndrome must be treated with decompression surgery, as this is the only way to effectively relieve the nerves from pressure. This operation should be performed as soon as symptoms begin to present. If there is a delay, serious questions must be raised as to why treatment was not provided sooner. If the reason … Read more