Pennsylvania Knee Replacement Surgery Error Lawyers
Total knee replacement is a surgical procedure where the diseased knee joint is replaced with artificial material. The knee is basically a hinge joint, which provides motion at the point where the thigh meets the lower leg. The thigh bone or femur abuts the large bone of a lower leg (tibia) at the knee joint.
During a total knee replacement surgery, the end of the femur bone is removed and replaced with a metal shell. The end of the lower leg bone is also removed and replaced with a channeled plastic piece with a metal stem. About, 300,000 knee replacements are performed each year in the United States, according to the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons.
However, knee replacement surgeries also have risks associated with them. Things can go wrong when the surgery is performed by an inexperienced or negligent surgeon. A knee replacement surgery gone wrong can cause tremendous pain and suffering. You may have to undergo additional surgery to correct the problem. If you have been a victim of a failed knee replacement surgery because of a surgeon’s error or negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and loss.
Here are some serious complications that could arise from knee replacement surgery:
- Blood clots
- Infection
- Loosening of the prosthesis from the bone
- Nerve damage
- Artery damage
- Loss of knee motion
- Fracture of knee bones
- Bleeding complications
- Complications from anesthesia
- Allergy to metal parts if the implant
- Complications from blood transfusions
Problems with knee replacement surgery can also occur because of defective prostheses that are used in these surgeries. In such cases, the manufacturers of such defective products can be held liable for the failed knee replacement procedures. If you or a loved one has had a failed knee replacement surgery, please consult an experienced and knowledgeable knee replacement lawyer at Anapol Schwartz for a free consultation. Whether it is because of a product defect or a surgery gone wrong, we will go after the negligent parties and hold them accountable for their actions. We will ensure that you receive the compensation you need to pay for additional medical expenses, physical therapy and other costs associated with problems arising from the failed knee replacement surgery.
If you or a loved one has experienced complications because of a failed knee replacement surgery,