Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Negligence

Orthopaedic and trauma surgery treats musculoskeletal problems and injuries such as fractured and broken bones, joint dislocations, joint pain such as back pain and conditions such as osteoarthritis. Common procedures where our health lawyers run orthopaedic and trauma surgery negligence cases include:

• hip and knee replacements
• spinal fusions
• knee and shoulder reconstructions
• arthroscopes

Negligence can arise from a range of factors including:

• failure to diagnose a break or fracture including inadequate imaging – x-rays, MRI and CT scans
• delayed orthopaedic treatment or surgery
• inappropriate orthopaedic treatment or a failure to properly outline the risks of surgery
• unsuccessful orthopaedic surgery due to a health professional not having the appropriate training, skills, and experience
• inadequate care of patients before or after orthopaedic surgery – such as failure to provide adequate hydration or to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pressure ulcers or pressure sores.