Orthopaedic Surgery Negligence Compensation
It is possible for negligence to occur before, during or after an orthopaedic surgical procedure. If the patient suffers long-term health problems as a result, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation.
Compensation for negligent orthopaedic surgery
Orthopaedic surgery is most frequently carried out to replace a hip or knee joint. Generally highly successful operations, it is, nonetheless, true that errors do occasionally occur and the patient suffers long-term trauma and health difficulties as a result.
When this happens, it may be appropriate to make a claim for compensation. If medical professionals are at fault, the patient may be able to claim compensation for their pain and suffering as well as the financial impact of the negligence. If their ability to work has been compromised, for example, it may be possible to achieve recompense for those losses.
Aspects of negligence
- Some patients are considered to be in need of antibiotics prior to a surgical procedure and a failure to recognise this and ensure that prophylactic antibiotics are administered may be regarded as negligent. If the patient consequently suffers with a severe infection due to this failing, the long-term impact can be dramatic and even life-threatening.
- Selecting an incorrect implant or positioning an implant incorrectly is likely to cause significant trauma to the patient and require them to undergo additional surgery to rectify the error. It may even compromise the long-term success of their joint replacement and restrict their ability to work.
- Accidental damage to a nerve during orthopaedic surgery may be considered to be negligent, causing the patient severe on-going difficulties. It may, for example, cause long-term mobility problems.
- Any signs of post-operative infection need to be treated promptly and effectively to prevent a deterioration in the patient’s health and well-being. A failure to monitor the patient following orthopaedic surgery may allow an infection or sepsis to develop, threatening the life of the patient.
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If you or a loved one are suffering the on-going and debilitating effects of negligent orthopaedic surgery, one of our team of experienced solicitors can help you to make a claim for compensation.
Compensation claims for medical negligence are highly-complex and require the attention of a specialist lawyer. Contact Glynns Solicitors, experts in this field, to discuss your situation.
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