Cauda Equina Syndrome: Poorna Veerappa, Advanced Spinal Physiotherapist
By Poorna Veerappa, Advanced Spinal Physiotherapist & Expert Witness
Posted 21 April 2026
3 Minute Read
Cauda equina syndrome (CES) is a high-risk area in clinical negligence, often involving delayed diagnosis, complex symptoms, and long-term consequences.
In this webinar, Poorna Veerappa explores the persistent symptoms, rehabilitation challenges, and medico-legal implications that are frequently overlooked in these claims.
About the Speaker
Poorna Veerappa is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Advanced Spinal Practitioner with over 25 years’ experience, specialising in complex spinal and musculoskeletal conditions.
He works closely with orthopaedic spinal teams and plays a key role in the diagnosis and management of cauda equina syndrome within acute hospital settings. Poorna also has over a decade of experience as an expert witness in medico-legal cases.
Key Themes from the Webinar
- CES is often misunderstood - symptoms may be gradual, incomplete, or atypical
- Persistent symptoms after surgery are common and clinically significant
- Rehabilitation plays a critical role but is frequently underdeveloped in guidance
- Medico-legal claims often centre on delayed diagnosis, missed red flags, and pathway failures
Tags:
- CES Litigation
- Spinal Injury
- Spinal Trauma
Expert Disciplines:
- Physiotherapy
About The Author
Poorna Veerappa
Advanced Spinal Physiotherapist & Expert Witness
Poorna Veerappa is a Chartered Physiotherapist and Advanced Spinal Practitioner with over 17 years of clinical experience specialising in complex spinal and musculoskeletal conditions. Poorna acts as an Expert Witness since 2016 in clinical negligence and personal injury claims. He is instructed by both claimant and defendant solicitors and provides expert opinion on liability and physiotherapy-related quantum, with particular expertise in CES, spinal injury, nerve injury, and long-term functional outcome.
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