Tuesday, 20 August 2019

The little-known spinal injury 'costing the NHS millions'

The little-known spinal injury 'costing the NHS millions' Failure to identify and treat a little-known spinal condition probably costs the NHS hundreds of millions a year, according to a leading consultant.

Cauda equina syndrome requires surgery within hours to avoid damage to the bowel, bladder, sexual organs and legs.

And it can be triggered by the most seemingly innocuous of body movements. BBC News

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