Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Pennsylvania
botched shoulder operation
About two years ago I was having such pain in my shoulder I couldn't even move it, my Dr advise I see a surgeon and get his opinion. I did and was advised I needed an opertion to correct the problem. Right after the operation I developed a severe infection in my shoulder joint. The pain now is worse then before. I had additonal x-rays taken and was advised my shoulder is in worse shape now then before. I contacted the surgeon that did the operation but he would not return my calls. I explained to his nurse the pain I was going thru and she advised that if I had any of the pain medication he had given me 2 years ago left over to try them, if not just try taking Tylenol. Nothing helped. I contacted another surgeon and advised I might need my shoulder socket replaced due to the previous operation. Do I have any recoarse against the first surgeon. I had contacted a mal practive attorney from the yellow pages and they advised I did not if there was a chance that the shoulder could be fixed. After two years of constant pain this just does not seem right. Can you please advise. Thank you
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: botched shoulder operation
you very well may. The question is whether the surgeon did something wrong to cause you problem. In order to make that determination, I would need to see the medical records. Where did the surgery take place? If you are interested, I can discuss this with you in more detail. My Phila. office does work in Harrisburg. Let me know if I can help
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