Cauda equina syndrome is a rare condition that occurs after a large central lumbar herniation, prolapse, or sequestration. The condition has a very high chance of medicolegal litigations if the patient has persistent residual symptoms or other complications. Any lacunae in a proper clinical record can lead to medicolegal issues against the doctor. Given below is the case of a patient with cauda equina that was left undetected and resulted in a heavy claim against the doctor. Case history A 25-year-old active man visits Dr.
X for recurrent lower back pain. He had noticed lumbar back pain since his 20s but since he was a sports person, he attributed the pain to it. He mentioned that the pain radiated into his thighs and caused cramps in his feet. As he had no worrying conditions, he was continued with the repeat prescription of analgesics. Six months later he presented with difficulty…
