One of the most devastating conditions with which our law firm deals is cauda equina syndrome. Cauda equina syndrome, or CES, is a neurological condition that may have a rapid onset. If it is not diagnosed and treated promptly, it can lead to permane…
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Medical malpractice cases are usually complex and often challenging to prove. The victim of the malpractice must prove, through their attorney, the elements of the case: the existence of a duty of care; a breach of the duty by the medical professiona…
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“Cauda equina” is Latin for “horse’s tail,” and cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a disorder of the nerve bundle at the bottom of the spinal cord, which fans out like a horse’s tail. When those nerves are compressed, a number of distressing…
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According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, the vast majority of Americans—around 80%—will suffer back pain at some point in their lives. Some people deal with severe chronic pain, while for others, it is mild and ep…
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Depression is the most common mental health issue in the United States, affecting about one out of every ten adults. Many people who suffer from clinical depression are otherwise physically healthy. However, chronic physical illness can cause or wors…
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Cauda equina syndrome is a serious medical condition involving pressure on the bundle of nerves at the root of the spinal cord. This bundle resembles the tail of a horse, or “cauda equina” in Latin. If not promptly diagnosed and treated, this con…
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If you have recently been diagnosed with cauda equina syndrome (CES), or you are trying to help a loved one dealing with the diagnosis, it can be a little overwhelming. It’s likely that you don’t know anyone else with the condition; estimates of…
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Cauda equina syndrome is a serious nerve disorder. It often has a rapid onset, and if it is not promptly diagnosed and treated, it can have permanent, life-changing effects. Those include limited mobility, sexual dysfunction, and bowel and bladder in…
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Cauda equina is a disorder that affects the bundle of nerve roots at the lumbar end of the spinal cords. This bundle resembles a horse’s tail; the Latin for horse’s tail, “cauda equina” gives the disorder its name. The cauda equina affects on…
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