Hip Replacement Negligence Cases

Hip surgery does not only refer to hip replacement surgery though is a very common treatment.

Hip replacement negligence cases.

He also provides reports for patients who have had adverse affects with metal on metal. Leg length inequality can occur after hip replacement surgery and a lengthening of less than 2cm is usually considered an unfortunate outcome of the procedure meaning it may not have been caused by negligence. It may seem tempting to take this offer to avoid the hassle of a personal injury claim however without this medical assessment you may never find out the true nature of your injuries or the exact sum of how much you could be entitled to. For example during your hip replacement negligence claim the defence may give you a pre medical offer to compensate for your injuries.

Complete the short online enquiry form. Developmental dysplasia of. This surgical malpractice claim was filed in harford county after an orthopedic surgeon failed to even out a woman s leg length discrepancy during her second hip replacement procedure. Although it is a common practice in modern medicine there are still cases where the surgeons can make mistakes that can result in issues that can harm the health of the patient.

Hip replacement surgery raises two types of risks. Unfortunately a negligent hip replacement procedure can leave a patient facing issues such as severe pain infection failure of an artificial hip joint or the need for additional surgeries. In the form of negligent postoperative care. There are many lawsuits for hip surgeries gone wrong.

If you or a loved one have suffered negligence during hip replacement surgery reach out to a lawyer that handles hip replacement lawsuits. Hip replacement surgery offers the hope of restored mobility to patients who suffer from deteriorating hip joints. If you google hip replacement class action you ll receive 352 000 results. He regularly provides reports on missed cases of hip dislocation cdh ddh in children as well as adult hip replacement surgery that has not gone to plan.

What it comes down to is that hip replacement manufacturers have paid out 7 5 billion to injured patients since 2000. Some of the more common general risks of surgery are a heart attack or stroke occurring during the procedure breathing problems after surgery post operative infections and post operative falls. In short hip surgery negligence can occur in a myriad of ways. Defective products cases after hip surgery.

Total hip replacement gone wrong. The kinds of risks that arise from any type of surgery and those risks that are specifically related to joint replacement surgery. During the surgery itself. You can speak to our medical negligence lawyers on freephone 0800 358 3848.