The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (www.acfas.org), January/February 2019, Volume 58, Number 1: I previously reported on an article on the treatment of hallux rigidus from The Journal of Foot & Ankle Surgery (www.acfas.org), September/October 3013, Volume 52, Number 5. There, the authors’ conclusion was that “arthrodesis” or fusion of the big toe joint…
Read MoreIt has been reported that as many as 15% of diabetics will develop a foot ulcer in their life and about 85% of lower leg amputations in diabetics arise from foot ulcers. Diabetes, and foot ulcers, are a very large component of medical complications not just in the United States but around the world. The…
Read MoreThough often overlooked, foot health is a critical aspect of overall well-being. Most podiatrists, the healthcare professionals specializing in foot care, are highly skilled and provide excellent services. However, it is crucial to acknowledge that podiatric malpractice, though rare, can lead to catastrophic outcomes. In such unfortunate circumstances, an experienced podiatry malpractice attorney like Larry…
Read MoreHammertoes are common toe deformities, accounting for nearly 50 percent of all forefoot surgeries. Sadly, however, that does not mean hammertoe surgeries are smooth or painless procedures. As a matter of fact, at The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C. we have assisted many patients who suffered severe consequences as a result of hammertoe…
Read MoreBunion surgery is never pleasant, but when complications due to the podiatrist’s negligence interfere with healing, the patient is entitled to substantial compensation. In order to receive it, however, the patient must have a strong podiatry malpractice attorney. If you live in New York and believe your extended suffering after bunion surgery is the result of…
Read MoreIt’s not for nothing that foot surgeries have a bad reputation. Many patients come away from foot operations dissatisfied with the results, and a fair number feel as bad or worse after surgery than they did before. Some unfortunate individuals suffer permanent injuries at the hands of a negligent or incompetent podiatrist. Nerve damage, a…
Read MoreNo one goes into foot surgery expecting bad results. Unfortunately, some podiatric patients come away from their operation feeling worse than they did before, and a certain percentage of them are the victims of podiatry malpractice. If you live in New York and have suffered a serious complication after foot surgery due to your podiatrist’s…
Read MoreMany people complain about their foot surgeries, but not all complaints warrant malpractice lawsuits. However, if you have had podiatry surgery in New York and now realize that the procedure that caused you pain, inconvenience, and loss of income was unnecessary, it’s time to get in touch with The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam,…
Read MoreAt The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., we focus predominantly on podiatric malpractice, including negligence that occurs in flatfoot surgical procedures. If you have had such a procedure in New York and are now suffering a serious injury traceable to your podiatrist’s mishandling of your case, contact podiatry malpractice lawyer Larry Karam to…
Read MoreHammertoes are a common foot deformity for which podiatrists often recommend surgery. As a podiatric malpractice attorney, Lawrence M. Karam, founder of The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., has frequently litigated cases in which hammertoe surgery has failed and patients have suffered long-term injuries. He has a long history of winning such cases…
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