Nerve injuries after foot surgery often come from mistakes during the procedure. A surgeon who cuts too close to a nerve can cause lasting damage. In some cases, failure to recognize nerve placement leads to unnecessary trauma.
Post-surgical care also matters. If the doctor overlooks early signs of infection,...
If you feel lingering numbness, tingling, weakness, or persistent loss of sensation after your dental or podiatric surgery, don’t ignore it: It may indicate nerve damage from anesthesia. Learn what causes post-surgery nerve damage, how doctors diagnose it, and what legal rights you have to take control of your recovery.
Infections can occur after foot surgery if bacteria enter the body through the surgical site. Symptoms often include redness, swelling, warmth, drainage, and fever. Some infections are mild and respond to antibiotics. Others spread and lead to serious health problems.
All surgeries carry some risk of infection, even when...
Getting bunion surgery can be painful — but when it’s done correctly, it can change your life for the better. However, sometimes, things go wrong. Not every failed bunionectomy is caused by malpractice. Some failed surgeries of this type are the result of patient-related...
Getting a bunion removed (having a bunionectomy) can be a painful but necessary medical procedure. Swelling after surgery is common, but if your foot is still swollen for more than six weeks after your bunion removal surgery, your podiatrist may have committed medical malpractice.
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Among the most overlooked parts of the human body are your feet. Your feet carry your weight, propel you forward at a walk or a run, and help keep your body aligned. With everything your feet do daily, it is no wonder they can suffer painful and deforming conditions like bunions.
Almost one-third of Americans deal with a painful foot condition called bunions. Bunions are bony bumps at the base of the big toe, on top or on the side or both. They can develop on the metatarsophalangeal joint due to extra pressure pushing the large toe out of...
Bunions, the bony protrusions at the base, and at times the top, of the big toe joint, can be painful as well as unsightly. Some individuals find the discomfort and deformity of bunions unbearable and opt to have them surgically removed. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for patients to discover, after enduring...
By Lawrence M. Karam
Partner
Medical malpractice is more than a plot device in TV shows—it impacts real lives. But what exactly constitutes podiatric malpractice in New York, and how can both doctors and patients work to prevent it? Based on my 40+ years...
Unfortunately, a percentage of bunionectomies fail, leaving patients with ongoing pain and complications. If you find yourself grappling with serious issues post-bunionectomy and suspect it is due to podiatric negligence, now is the time to seek legal counsel. The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C. is dedicated to advocating for...
