Surgery for joint replacement is big business in the United States, and California is leading the way. More and more people need relief every year from the joint pain and stiffness of aging, disease and damage due to an accident.
Not all joint replacements are successful. If you're having complications after surgery, you may be entitled to compensation.
Joint Replacements
Most of the joints in your body can be surgically replaced with a prosthetic device. Hip and knee replacements are the most commonly performed surgeries, along with shoulders and elbows.
Senior Citizens make up the largest demographic undergoing joint replacement due to chronic pain. Arthritis causes crippling pain and disfiguring …show more content…
If you had a surgery to replace a painful joint, and then followed all the rules and recommendations, but the surgery failed, you may be entitled to compensation. Speak with and find out your rights.
Reasons Joint Replacements Surgeries Fail
Millions of joint replacement surgeries in California have an excellent outcome, but some fail. The two most common reasons joint replacement surgeries fail are surgical errors and a defective implant.
Some of the errors during surgery can include:
Unnecessary surgery
Nerve damage
Infection
Not following manufacturer guidelines
Manufacturer defects with the implants are the major reason joint replacement surgeries fail. If your replacement joint failed because of a defect, you are entitled to compensation. A joint replacement lawyer in California can help you recover damages.
Signs of Implant Failure
Pain, swelling and limited mobility are associated with any joint replacement surgery and should subside over time. However, prolonged symptoms or the sudden return of symptoms may be a sign your implant is failing and include:
Pain
Swelling
Stiffness
Dislocation
Fractures
Loosening
Warmth and skin