Holding Negligent Orthopedic Surgeons Accountable
Like any surgery, orthopedic surgery comes with its own set of normal risks. However, when surgeons follow the correct procedures, there is much they can do to reduce these risks. If you have been injured during orthopedic surgery, you may have a medical malpractice claim.
At the law firm of Furr & Henshaw, with offices in Myrtle Beach and Columbia, our South Carolina orthopedic malpractice attorneys have decades of experience helping clients statewide hold negligent doctors accountable and pursue fair compensation for their injuries.
Representing Victims of All Types of Surgical Errors
Joint replacements and other orthopedic surgical operations are complicated procedures that need to be performed with a high degree of care and attention. When surgeons and staff do not follow the correct procedures, they can cause problems such as the following:
- Incorrect placement of limbs: When a limb is not reattached properly during surgery, it can end up sitting at the wrong angle, resulting in pain and, potentially, an improper gait.
- Use of the wrong size prosthetic device: Use of the wrong size device during a knee, hip or shoulder replacement can also cause serious, long-term problems.
- Failure to diagnose and treat infections: Infection is a risk during any surgery, and doctors have a responsibility to diagnose and treat those infections promptly.
- Damage to the sciatic nerve: The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in the human body. When it is damaged, the patient can suffer sciatica, an extremely painful condition.
- Damage to the deep fibular nerve or peroneal nerve: These are nerves that run down the leg. When they are damaged during surgery, this damage can result in permanent foot drop.
- Compartment syndrome: When a bone is set in a cast, areas of swelling must be monitored and drained if necessary to avoid compartment syndrome, a permanent injury.
Many of these injuries are caused by failure to follow anatomical landmarks. Our attorneys work closely with knowledgeable medical experts to demonstrate how our clients' injuries have been caused by the failure of providers to follow their own professional standards.
Contact Our Myrtle Beach and Columbia Medical Malpractice Lawyers
If you have suffered serious bodily harm as a result of an orthopedic surgical error, contact us today to discuss your claim with an experienced attorney. Our consultations are free of charge and obligation, and you will pay no attorneys fees unless we help you recover compensation.
