Charcot Foot, Medical Mismanagement and When to Claim Compensation
Early diagnosis and treatment of a patient who is developing charcot foot is essential if they are to avoid a lifetime of pain and disability.
If medical professionals have contributed to the patient suffering this distressing outcome when, with earlier intervention the patient could have achieved a better outcome, it may be possible to make a claim for compensation for their long-term problems.
Medical management of charcot foot
Effective and timely medical management of charcot foot is vital. If the condition is not recognised, the individual may continue to use their foot in the normal way, putting pressure on a foot which is injured and causing further injury and possible permanent deformity.
An individual who is suffering with diabetes may not be aware, due to loss of nerve sensation in the foot, that they have suffered an injury. Their long-term foot health may be severely compromised. The on-going problems which can develop in a patient with charcot foot can include pain, deformity, disability and even, in the worst cases, the need for amputation.
Their quality of life may be restricted due to disability and they may suffer a significant loss of earnings.
Medical mismanagement of charcot foot
If a patient is suspected of developing charcot foot, they require a referral to a specialist foot clinic. If a failure to recognise their problem means that they continue to use their foot, the long-term consequences could be considerable.
Medical professionals may be regarded as having provided only substandard care in the following circumstances:
- Failing to recognise the significance of the patient's pre-existing diabetes
- Failing to carry out a thorough assessment of the patient symptoms
- Misdiagnosing the patient's condition
- Failing to make an appropriate and timely referral to specialist foot services
Medical professionals need to be aware of the risk factors, signs and symptoms associated with charcot foot as well as recognising the need for urgency when addressing this potentially life-changing condition.
Claiming compensation
A foot deformity and resulting disability can affect an individual's ability to carry out a wide range of tasks and may restrict their capacity to work.
Where medical mismanagement has contributed to this outcome, it may be possible to claim compensation.
A successful claim would address the financial losses experienced by the patient insofar as they have been caused by the negligence.
This could include a loss of earnings, both past and future, as well as the costs of equipment, treatment where necessary and any care costs.
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If you suspect that you or a loved one have suffered from medical negligence in relation to charcot foot, contact Glynns Solicitors, specialist in medical negligence law.
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