Medical Negligence
Kingsley Napley LLP
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We - Emergency Spinal Decompression Claims | Home | Services | Medical Negligence | Emergency Surgery | Spinal Decompression | Cauda Equina | Contact Failure to Carry Out Emergency Decompression Surgery Following an MRI Scan Resulting in Cauda Equina Compression Leading to Permanent Neurological and Psychological Injury Settled for £325,000 - Case Study Navigation: Medical Negligence > Emergency Surgery > Spinal Decompression > Case Studies Publication Date: 2024 Practice Area: Medical Negligence & Personal Injury £325,000 Emergency Surgery Settlement: We secured £325,000 for a patient who suffered permanent neurological and psychological injury due to failure to perform emergency decompression surgery despite clear MRI evidence of cauda equina compression. MRI Evidence of Compression: Our client underwent MRI scanning that clearly showed cauda equina compression requiring immediate emergency decompression surgery to prevent permanent neurological damage and preserve function. Emergency Surgery Indication: The MRI findings provided unequivocal evidence that emergency spinal decompression surgery was required within hours to decompress the compressed nerves and prevent irreversible neurological injury. Surgical Delay Failures: Despite the clear MRI evidence and urgent clinical need, there were inexcusable delays in arranging and performing the emergency decompression surgery, allowing the nerve compression to cause permanent damage. Cauda Equina Compression: The continued compression of the cauda equina nerves resulted in permanent neurological damage that could have been completely prevented with timely emergency surgical intervention. Permanent Neurological Injury: Our client now suffers permanent neurological deficits including sensory loss, motor weakness, bladder and bowel dysfunction, and mobility impairment directly caused by the delayed surgery.
Measurable Results
Failure to carry out emergency decompression surgery following MRI scan resulting in cauda equina compression leading to permanent neurological and psychological injury settled for £325,000. Substantial settlement achieved for preventable neurological damage due to emergency surgery delays despite clear MRI evidence of spinal compression.