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 to help physicians correctly diagnose the symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome when […]

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 the ground while they walk. Foot drop is most often diagnosed by […]

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 government’s recently declared “war” on opioids. CES occurs when pressure is applied […]

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 patient exhibiting symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES). Many people suffer from […]

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 spinal canal. A lumbar puncture may be performed to: Collect the cerebrospinal […]

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 condition is Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES). If not identified promptly, the consequences […]

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 to look out for when examining a patient with back pain. Sciatica […]

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 Cauda Equina) become compressed. The compression of the nerves can be caused […]

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 point in our lives. Minor back pain can result from a variety […]

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. Cauda Equina Syndrome happens when the cauda equine — a group of […]