Understanding Cauda Equina Syndrome: Stages, Severity, and Your Legal Rights
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a serious and rare condition that can lead to severe pain, nerve damage, and even paralysis. This happens when the bundle of nerves…
When Does a Delay in Cauda Equina Syndrome Treatment Qualify as Medical Malpractice?
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) medical emergency requiring immediate diagnosis and treatment to prevent permanent damage. When medical professionals fail to recognize and treat CES promptly, it can lead…
Exploring the Latest Treatment for Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare but severe neurological condition that occurs when the nerve roots at the lower end of the spinal cord become compressed and…
What Factors Affect Cauda Equina Syndrome Compensation Amounts?
Cauda Equina Syndrome is a rare, emergency medical condition that occurs when the bundle of nerves at the base of the spinal cord becomes compressed. CES often results…
Cauda Equina Syndrome and Depression
The cauda equina is a bundle of nerves located at the base of the spinal cord. The structure resembles a horse’s tail (hence the name) and contains the…
Is It Cauda Equina Syndrome, Arachnoiditis or Both?
A timely and correct diagnosis of cauda equina syndrome or arachnoiditis is vital if the patient is to get the medical treatment they require. Unfortunately, delays in treatment…
Life Hacks to Help You Cope With Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a serious medical condition that occurs when the cauda equina nerves located at the base of the spine become damaged. Symptoms of CES…
Is a Misdiagnosis or Failure to Diagnose Medical Error Always a Medical Malpractice Case?
When a doctor fails to provide a patient with the proper standard of care — say, by misdiagnosing or failing to diagnose a serious medical condition — and…
Diagnosing Partial Cauda Equina Syndrome Before It Becomes Complete Is Critical to a Patient’s Chances of Recovery
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a serious medical condition that occurs when the nerves that make up the cauda equina become compressed as a result of a disease…
Acute vs Gradual Onsets of Cauda Equina Syndrome
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare, but serious medical condition that occurs when the cauda equina, a bundle of nerves located in the lower back at the…
UK Adopts New Guidelines for “Red Flags” Pointing to Cauda Equina Syndrome
In response to the growing costs of settling Cauda Equina Syndrome related litigation, the United Kingdom’s National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recently adopted new guidelines…
Foot Drop and Cauda Equina Syndrome
Foot drop, or drop foot, happens due to muscle or nerve damage. People with foot drop can’t flex their foot upwards. As a result, their foot drags along…
DEA Seeks to Limit the Use of Opioids Among Patients With Cauda Equina Syndrome and Other Painful Conditions
Patients with Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) and other chronic pain conditions who rely on opioid medications to relieve their pain have been caught in the middle of the…
The Importance of Correctly Diagnosing Cauda Equina Syndrome
As nationwide Cauda Equina Syndrome attorneys, we have seen the tragedy that can result when a doctor or other healthcare professional fails to properly diagnose and treat a…
Cauda Equina Syndrome after a Lumbar Puncture
A Routine Medical Procedure A lumbar puncture (also called a spinal tap) is a standard diagnostic procedure that involves inserting a needle into the lumbar area of the…
CES by Any Other Name – Common Misdiagnoses of Cauda Equina Syndrome
Have you ever considered the importance of an accurate medical diagnosis? Particularly when it comes to spinal injuries, the margin for error is narrow. One such severe spinal…
Sciatica or Cauda Equina Syndrome – Red Flags Your Doctor Should Look For
Sciatica and Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) can share similar symptoms. Because CES is a medical emergency, it’s important for doctors to know the Cauda Equina Syndrome red flags…
How Rare is Cauda Equina Syndrome?
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare condition affecting the human lumbar system when the bundle of nerves located at the bottom of the spinal cord (called the…
Don’t Ignore Persistent Back Pain
It could be a symptom of a serious disease, injury or even medical malpractice. Back pain is a common physical problem that most of us experience at some…
Cauda Equina Syndrome Misdiagnosis (CES)
Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) can become a life-changing medical condition if it’s left untreated. Often, this is a result of misdiagnosis by a physician and other medical staff….