New York Orthopedic Errors in Knee and Hip Replacement Surgery Attorneys
When Orthopedic Surgery Hurts More Than It Helps
In a study on orthopedic surgical errors, a majority of cases involved non-emergency surgeries — those meant to improve quality of life and reduce pain. Unfortunately, in cases where surgical errors occurred, about half of the patients suffered temporary disability, one third suffered permanent disability, and 13 percent died.
The most common types of orthopedic surgery are knee replacement and hip replacement surgeries. Other conditions treated by orthopedic surgeons include removal or repair of torn cartilage, ACL reconstruction, and spinal fusion surgery.
If you suffered serious injury from an orthopedic error in knee surgery, hip surgery, shoulder (rotator cuff) surgery, or any other joint or bone surgery, the medical malpractice attorneys of Vasti & Vasti, P.C. can help you seek compensation. Contact our Pleasant Valley law office online or call 845-224-3559.
Orthopedic Experts Are Essential to Building Your Case
Our medical malpractice lawyers work with a variety of medical experts to investigate cases and establish proof of medical negligence, including cases where the doctor performed unnecessary work. In the case of orthopedic surgery errors causing soft tissue injury, vascular injury or neurological injury, some of the most common factors are:
- Inadequate supervision of less experienced doctors or staff
- Communication problems among staff
- Failure to refer to charts or follow procedures that prevent operating on the wrong body part
- Failing to pay attention to the patient's condition during surgery due to fatigue
- Failing to monitor a patient's condition after surgery in order to detect post-surgical problems
Contact a New York Medical Malpractice Lawyer Today
For a free case evaluation and aggressive representation in your medical malpractice case, contact Vasti & Vasti.
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