Orthopaedic Failings and Claiming Compensation for Negligent Symptoms
A failing in medical care in relation to an orthopaedic procedure can occur in a variety of ways, many of which can cause disabling consequences. Talk to a specialist solicitor about making a claim for compensation.
Medical negligence in orthopaedic care
- Poor infection management: this could be a failure to carry out a risk assessment or to administer prophylactic antibiotics prior to surgery thereby putting the patient at risk of infection
- A failure to identify post-operative infection leading to a delay in effective management and the development of further additional symptoms and the risk of sepsis
- Poor position management during surgery, thereby allowing the patient to develop compartment syndrome or nerve compression due to incorrect positioning or failure to amend or adjust positioning at regular intervals
- Surgical errors which may be the use of an incorrect implant or prosthesis; the use of incorrect technique, leading to a failure of the procedure and on-going symptoms and further need for surgery
Claiming compensation for the impact of medical negligence
A patient who has experienced negligent care in some form and whose health, well-being and quality of life have been adversely affected as a result, is legally entitled to claim compensation.
The impact of negligent orthopaedic surgery can be significant and life-changing. Depending on the nature of the negligence, the patient may find that they are experiencing greater loss of mobility or dexterity than prior to their orthopaedic procedure. They may suffer loss of nerve function and capacity in the associated limbs. They may suffer the traumatic impact of a severe infection, utterly undermining their health in the long-term.
All of these possible, distressing outcomes have the potential to reduce a person's ability to work and, in some unfortunate circumstances, to limit their ability to function independently.
Where this is the case, it is important to speak to a specialist medical negligence solicitor who will be able to investigate the quality of your medical care. If you have been the victim of negligence, your claim will address the financial losses which you have suffered and are likely to suffer as well as recognising your pain and suffering.
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