Delayed Nerve Compression Surgery and Compensation for Cauda Equina Syndrome
Speak to a legal specialist if you or a loved one are suffering with the appalling symptoms of cauda equina syndrome due to a delay in surgical treatment.
Cauda equina nerve compression
If a nerve is being compressed or squashed, whether by acute injury or a nearby anatomical issue such as a herniated disc in the spine, it can cause the nerve to lose its function.
Where the cauda equina nerves in the lumbar region of the spine are concerned, diagnosis of this problem and prompt decompression surgery are essential to the long-term health and well-being of the patient.
Cauda equina compression is often a medical emergency, requiring surgery within a matter of hours.
These nerves are crucial to effective control of bowel and bladder function, to sexual sensation and function and to safe mobility.
Delayed surgery and cauda equina syndrome
A delay in diagnosis and decompression surgery can allow time for the nerve compression to increase.
This can lead to a shocking cocktail of symptoms, collectively referred to as cauda equina syndrome.
An individual with this appalling condition may suffer loss of bowel and bladder control, loss of mobility and sexual dysfunction.
Compensation for cauda equina syndrome
Early diagnosis of cauda equina compression is essential. If medical professionals have the opportunity to diagnose this life-changing condition, but fail to do so or to pursue the appropriate care pathway, it may be possible for the patient to claim compensation for their pain, suffering and financial losses.
Failings by medical professionals which might lead to such an outcome could include a failure of examination, a failure of diagnosis, a failure of referral and a failure to provide red flag advice when this would generally have been regarded as necessary.
Where it is found that medical negligence has contributed to the patient's poor long-term outcome, a successful compensation claim would take account of significant financial losses such as a loss of earnings and the costs of specialist treatment or equipment which the individual may need in order to manage their debilitating symptoms.
Seek free specialist advice
The input and support of a medical negligence legal specialist is absolutely crucial if you are to succeed in a compensation claim for cauda equina syndrome negligence.
Due to the complexity of the condition and the variety of ways in which it can affect a person's life, these claims can be extremely complicated, requiring the input of numerous medical experts and the expertise of an experienced lawyer.
Glynns solicitors is a dedicated medical negligence legal practice with a team of highly-experienced lawyers and a wealth of expertise in cauda equina syndrome claims.
Contact us today to talk to a solicitor, free of charge, about the possibility of making a claim for compensation.
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