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 nerves that run from the base of the spinal cord into 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 can occur because these two conditions share many of the same symptoms. […]
Know the Signs to Act in Time: National Stroke Awareness Month
As a leading Fort Lauderdale medical malpractice attorney, Lisa Levine has represented many clients who have had their lives changed forever as a result of a medical error in diagnosing or treating a stroke. May is National Stroke Awareness Month […]
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 can include loss of bladder and bowel control, paralysis and chronic pain. […]
Hospital Falls: Who Can Be Held Liable?
When a patient is injured by a fall in an emergency room, doctor’s office or hospital, who can be held liable? Before you can answer that question, you must determine whether the fall was the result of medical malpractice or […]
A Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Can Endanger a Woman’s Health
In developed countries like the United States, cervical cancer is a highly preventable disease. When detected in its earliest stages, cervical cancer can be effectively treated and has a high survival rate. However, misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose cervical cancer […]
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 causes injury to that patient, the patient has a right to seek […]
Patients at Risk of Medical Errors Due to Doctor Burnout
The results of a recent study “Physician Burnout, Well-being, and Work Unit Safety Grades in Relationship to Reported Medical Errors” published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings revealed a startling relationship between doctor burnout and medical errors. Medical error related deaths […]
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 or injury. This compression can damage the nerves, leading to nerve dysfunction. […]
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 base of the spine, becomes damaged. Symptoms can include severe pain in […]
