Cauda Equina Syndrome (CES) is a rare but serious spinal condition and if not diagnosed and treated swiftly, it can result in lifechanging injury. Nearly a quarter of compensation claims for spinal surgery in England relate to CES.
This CES pathway can be accessed here:
National Suspected Cauda Equina Pathway February 2023 FINAL V1 (gettingitrightfirsttime.co.uk)
The Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme, aims to provide healthcare professionals working in all care settings with the ability to effectively diagnose and care for patients presenting with suspected Cauda Equina Syndrome and has some further information here.
GIRFT – Spinal surgery: National suspected cauda equina syndrome (CES) pathway (February 2023) – Rare diseases – Patient Safety Learning – the hub (pslhub.org)