Posterior cord syndrome is the result of injury or damage to the spinal cord, which can result in a reduction or impairment of movement. Specifically, posterior cord syndrome relates to damage occurring at the back of the spinal cord.
Although all spinal cord injuries are potentially serious, a posterior cord injury may not result in complete paralysis. Posterior cord syndrome does not normally involve a complete loss of motor power and pain and temperature sensations are also retained.
Posterior cord syndrome as a result of clinical negligence
Posterior cord syndrome can sometimes be the result of an incidence of clinical negligence. If the treatment or surgery that a patient received as part of their medical care resulted in posterior cord syndrome, they may be entitled to claim compensation for medical negligence.
Posterior cord syndrome can result in a significant amount of physical and emotional suffering since movement and action which was previously possible becomes significantly affected by the spinal cord injury.
How do I claim compensation?
Contact Legal Advice Helpline on 0800 612 3042 for information on posterior cord syndrome and pursuing a claim for clinical negligence. We can help by providing access to an expert solicitor who will give you advice on whether a claim for clinical negligence for posterior cord syndrome is realistic option.