FlatFoot Surgery Complications

Posted on November 3, 2016

What are the risks of flatfoot surgical correction? The feet are an amazing collections of bones and ligaments that support a large amount of weight over a long period of time, but for many individuals, their feet may fail. One condition that adults commonly suffer is "flatfoot" which occurs when the arch of the foot...

Diagnosing and Treating Foot and Ankle Injuries

Posted on October 19, 2016

What happens if a doctor fails to properly treat my ankle or foot pain? If you are suffering from foot or ankle pain, it is necessary for a doctor to perform a thorough examination in order to properly diagnose and treat the injury. Initially, this may require checking for tender spots to pinpoint the location...

New Jersey Podiatrist Has License Suspended

Posted on October 19, 2016

What are the grounds for a podiatric malpractice lawsuit? We expect podiatrists and other medical professionals to adhere the highest ethical standards and to fulfill the first obligation of the Hippocratic Oath: first, do no harm. When doctors fail to adhere to these standards, they may be guilty of medical negligence. At times, a doctor's...

The Complications Heel Spur Surgery

Posted on September 26, 2016

What can I do if a doctor made a mistake while operating on my heel? Many have heard of the ailment "heel spur" but don't really know what it is. A bone spur in the heel develops when the ligament in the arch of the foot, the plantar fascia, is stretched causing significant pain. There...

To Replace or Not: Total Ankle Arthoplasty

Posted on September 26, 2016

What are the risks of ankle replacement surgery? Many patients suffer from ankle arthritis due to normal wear and tear brought on by aging. Similarly, those who have suffered an injury such as a broken ankle or dislocation can also develop arthritis. Regardless of the cause, arthritis can lead to painful loss of cartilage and...

Complications of Hammertoe Surgery

Posted on September 7, 2016

How common are complications of hammertoe surgery? While hammertoe surgery is ordinarily not regarded as one of the more complex foot surgeries, this digital arthroplasty procedure is often not as simple as it first appears, either for the patient or the doctor. Though it is typically the first operation surgical residents perform during training, a...

Failure to Treat Periodontal Disease Leads to Brain Abscess

Posted on August 10, 2016

Does failure to prescribe antibiotics for a periodontal infection constitute dental malpractice? For most of us, dental care is routine and rarely results in serious medical issues. Nonetheless, there are instances when patients suffer severe consequences because of a dental problem or inadequate dental care. If you have suffered serious repercussions from dental negligence,...

Tracking the Most Common Types of Dental Malpractice

Posted on August 10, 2016

What types of dental malpractice are most common? While many people are not thrilled to go to the dentist, no one expects negligence or serious, perhaps permanent injury to result from a dental visit. Nonetheless, if you have been the victim of dental malpractice, you are not alone. If you find yourself in this situation,...

Chicago Jury Awards $53 Million for Serious Brain Injury at Birth

Posted on July 11, 2016

What were the circumstances of the 2013 lawsuit against Univ. of Chicago Medical Center? In a medical malpractice lawsuit filed on behalf of a boy (Isaiah Ewing) and his mother (Lisa Ewing) in 2013 against the University of Chicago Medical Center, a Cook County jury recently awarded $53 million to the pair, the biggest birth...

Proposed NY Legislation Will Change the Statute of Limitations for Medical Malpractice

Posted on July 11, 2016

How will newly proposed legislation affect medical malpractice law in New York? Of importance to both patients and doctors in New York is a new piece of proposed legislation that, if enacted, will make serious changes to medical malpractice law in the state. The changes involved would allow patients to sue for malpractice years after...