Specialists in Cauda Equina Syndrome Claims
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What is Cauda Equina Syndrome?
The medical condition cauda equina syndrome is a genuine medical emergency that, unless treated promptly, may result in a patient suffering permanent injury.
The cauda equina (Latin for horse’s tail) is a group of nerves located in the lower back, so called because they resemble a horse’s tail.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment is essential to reduce the risk of permanent debilitating injury.
What are the causes of Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Several things can be a catalyst for cauda equina syndrome, with some of the most common being:
- Disc herniation – often at L4/L5 and L5/S1
- Injury/trauma
- Infections
- Tumour
- Spondylitis
- Spinal manipulation
- Sarcoidosis
- Congenital conditions
There are “red flag symptoms” associated with this condition and sometimes clinicians fail to identify these symptoms and act upon them with the required urgency. Back pain is a common complaint for many people. However, it can be more serious than first thought when accompanied by red flag symptoms which could include one or more of the following:
- any change in saddle sensation
- any change in bladder or bowel function
- severe or progressive loss of power in the lower limbs
- bilateral leg pain and / or sensory disturbance
Cauda equina syndrome is a rare condition, which is why there is often a failure or delay in diagnosing it. We have acted for numerous clients who have suffered disabling / permanent medical problems due to a delay in diagnosis and treatment.
Cauda Equina Syndrome Compensation Claims
If you have suffered cauda equina syndrome and have been left with permanent issues, you may be entitled to make a claim for compensation. Some of the reasons you or a loved one may have a medical negligence claim for cauda equina syndrome include:
- Misdiagnosis
- Delayed investigations
- Inadequate or poorly performed surgery resulting in spinal cord compression
- Failure to recognise post-operative complications following surgery
With our extensive experience in this area of law, comprehensive understanding of the condition and the effect it can have on an individual’s quality of life, we can fully support our clients in pursuing this type of claim.
If you have suffered cauda equina syndrome and would like advice on whether you have a claim, contact our friendly and experienced medical negligence team today.
We know that clients worry about how much it will cost to pursue a medical negligence claim. We are obliged to provide you with information about all funding options that are available and which would be the best option for you in line with the Solicitors’ Code of Conduct.
Speak to us today about your medical negligence claim. Call us on 0800 987 8800 or make a free online enquiry here and we will contact you.
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People we've helped
£550,000 Settlement for Cauda Equina Syndrome Delay Injuries
£550,000 settlement for a client who suffered extensive injuries due to a delay in diagnosis and treatment of a rare spinal condition. Our client suffered severe, profound and disabling injuries as a direct consequence of the delay in diagnosis and treatment of her cauda equina syndrome (CES). The hospital
£225,000 settlement for client who suffered extensive injuries due to delay in diagnosis and treatment of rare spinal condition
£225,000 settlement for client who suffered extensive injuries due to delay in diagnosis and treatment of rare spinal condition. Our client sustained an injury to a number of his internal organs, impaired mobility and psychological injury due to the delay in diagnosis and treatment of cauda equina syndrome. Whilst
£200,000 settlement for client who was left almost blind due to mismanagement of her diabetes
£200,000 settlement for client who was left almost blind due to mismanagement of her diabetes. Due to the worsening nature of our client’s diabetic eye condition (diabetic retinopathy), she required medication to prevent further progression of the disease, which was gradually impairing her vision. Unfortunately, the Diana Princess of
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