Mismanagement of Cauda Equina Syndrome Study finds 93% of Litigators Left with Avoidable Bladder, Bowel and Sexual Dysfunction
A 2011 report concluded that, of a group of 40 patients pursuing clinical negligence litigation claims because their cauda equina syndrome was not managed appropriately, 93% were left with long-term bladder, bowel and sexual dysfunction which could probably have been avoided, (Todd NV, Br J Neurosurg. 2011; 25(4):503-8 (ISSN: 1360-046X).
Chadwick Lawrence LLP’s team of specialist clinical and medical negligence solicitors are specialists in medical and clinical negligence claims, including cauda equina syndrome compensation claims.
Cauda equina syndrome compensation claims can arise due to doctors failing to advise patients to seek emergency treatment if they develop ‘red flag’ symptoms, such as bilateral symptoms, urinary problems, bowel symptoms and saddle anaesthesia. Failure to provide appropriate advice can result in a delay in patients attending hospital when these “red flag” symptoms develop and the diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome and surgery being delayed. Other cauda equina syndrome claims relate to delays and/or failure by doctors to recognise or identify “red flag” symptoms, also resulting in delays in surgery. Claims can also relate to delays in carrying out or failure to carry out surgery at all.
We have dealt with cases where medical negligence in the management of cauda equina syndrome has resulted in permanent severe disability or death. Injuries can include foot drop to one or both feet, numbness and loss of sensation to the legs and saddle area, very severe back pain, bladder and bowel problems including incontinence and chronic constipation, sexual dysfunction, paralysis and even death.
Our expert Legal Aid and no win no fee claimant medical and clinical negligence solicitors at Chadwick Lawrence LLP have a wealth of expertise in dealing with medical negligence compensation claims of all types. If you believe you or someone you know may have suffered injury as a result of medical negligence in the management of cauda equina syndrome or other clinical negligence, Chadwick Lawrence LLP’s expert clinical and medical negligence lawyers can help you obtain justice and compensation for your injuries, past losses and expenses and, where appropriate, compensation to help provide for your future, including for care, loss of earnings, special accommodation and/or equipment needs, rehabilitation, the cost of orthotics, treatment including pain management and experts’ recommended treatments for bowel and bladder problems including incontinence and constipation, increased travel costs and other expenses. Please contact our specialist medical negligence solicitors for free legal advice on Freephone 0800 028 2969
Blog by:
Jacqueline Vance medical and clinical negligence solicitor in Huddersfield, Wakefield, Halifax, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Jacqueline can be contacted by email on jacquelinevance@chadlaw.co.uk or on 01484 519999.
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