Bunion correction surgery is a routine procedure in New York, but that does not mean these surgeries are always harmless. Podiatric malpractice errors during bunion correction surgery can cause painful, long-lasting injuries, including a condition called Hallux Varus.
Category: Podiatric Malpractice
Podiatric Diagnostic Errors: What You Should Know
Foot and ankle conditions can be painful and limiting. When a diagnosis doesn’t explain your symptoms or treatment only makes things worse, it’s natural to feel frustrated about your condition and wonder whether there’s anything you can do. Diagnostic errors in podiatry are more common than many patients realize, and they can...
Do You Have a Case for a Botched Bunion Surgery in NY?
Bunion surgery can relieve years of pain and help you walk comfortably again. But when the operation goes wrong, it can lead to lifelong problems instead of relief. In New York, patients who suffer from a poorly performed bunion procedure may have grounds for a malpractice claim. Understanding how these cases work...
Nerve Damage After Foot Surgery: Do You Have a Case?
Nerve damage is one of the more common complications some patients might experience after foot surgery. While this is a known risk of some types of surgeries, sometimes nerve damage is the result of an error on the part of the surgeon or another medical professional.
If you suffered...
Do You Have a Foot Nerve Injury Claim After Surgery?
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,...
Nerve Damage from Anesthesia: What to Know if You Had Dental or Podiatric Surgery
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 After Foot Surgery: Is It Negligence or Just Risk?
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...
Common Complications After Arthrodesis
Commonly known as joint fusion surgery, the arthrodesis procedure helps relieve pain from arthritis, deformity, or joint instability. Many physicians consider this procedure the gold standard for many foot and ankle conditions – but some patients have experienced significant complications after their arthrodesis procedures. In these situations, an experienced medical malpractice attorney can...
Toe Drift After Bunion Surgery – Do I Have a Claim?
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...
Foot Is Still Swollen Six Weeks After Bunion Surgery
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.