You likely pursued exostectomy surgery because you were told it would ease your pain and get you back on your feet. But if you’re still hurting – or worse off than before – you’re not alone. A failed exostectomy can lead to more pain, limited movement, and the frustrating reality of needing additional medical care.
At The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., we represent patients whose foot surgeons let them down. If your procedure caused more harm than healing, our team is here to help you understand what happened and explore your legal options for recovery. Contact us today for a free consultation to discuss your situation and learn more about what we can do for you.
What Is an Exostectomy – and When Does It Go Wrong?
An exostectomy is a surgical procedure that removes abnormal bone growths, usually from the foot. It’s commonly used to treat bunions or heel spurs by shaving down the excess bone pressing on nerves or soft tissue. Sometimes, it’s part of a larger reconstructive surgery, especially when foot structure needs to be realigned.
Although it’s typically considered a relatively minor surgery, an exostectomy still demands careful planning and skilled execution. Poor outcomes often stem from preventable mistakes, such as targeting the wrong area, removing an improper amount of bone, or overlooking individual health factors that should have been addressed before surgery.
What Happens When an Exostectomy Fails?
A failed exostectomy can result in a range of painful, disabling symptoms that interfere with your ability to walk, work, or enjoy daily life. Some of the most common complications include:
- Nerve damage causing numbness, burning, or shooting pain
- Excessive removal of bone, leading to joint instability
- Incomplete removal of bone, allowing the condition to return
- Poor wound healing or post-surgical infection
- Misalignment of the toe or foot structure
For many patients, a failed surgery can leave them facing even greater challenges than before. Chronic pain, limited mobility, and the need for further corrective surgeries can affect every aspect of daily life, from keeping up with work to enjoying a casual walk with your dog.
Was It Malpractice? Knowing the Difference Matters
Not every unfavorable outcome is malpractice. But if your surgeon deviated from accepted standards of care, failed to take necessary precautions, and caused you harm as a result, you may have grounds for a podiatric malpractice claim.
Some examples of negligence in exostectomy cases include:
- The surgeon didn’t properly evaluate whether the patient was a good surgical candidate
- The procedure involved incorrect techniques or inappropriate surgical tools
- The surgeon targeted the wrong location for bone removal
- The operation injured nearby nerves, tendons, or ligaments
- The provider ignored or missed signs of post-operative complications
We will work closely with medical experts to review surgical records, imaging studies, and post-op outcomes to determine whether your care fell short of the professional standard.
Pursuing Compensation After a Failed Foot Surgery
If your exostectomy caused more harm than healing, you may be entitled to financial compensation. That compensation is intended to help cover both the economic and non-economic impact of the malpractice. This may include:
- Medical bills (including future surgeries or rehab)
- Lost wages or diminished earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
In some cases, we may also seek compensation for loss of consortium or the emotional burden carried by your family. Every case is unique, and we take the time to understand how your injury has affected every part of your life – not just your foot.
How Compensation Is Calculated
There’s no magic formula for calculating what your case is worth. Every malpractice claim is personal, and its value depends on several key factors, including:
- The severity and permanence of your injury
- The cost of additional medical treatment
- The impact on your ability to work and live independently
- Whether the malpractice caused long-term physical or emotional pain
At The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., we will work with medical economists, vocational experts, and life care planners to get a clear picture of your total losses. We don’t settle for the first offer – we build strong cases that are ready for trial if that’s what it takes to get you fair compensation.
What to Expect When You Work With Us
From the first phone call, our goal is to make this process easier for you. We start by learning about what happened and how you’ve been affected. Then, we will investigate your claim, consulting with leading medical professionals to uncover where things went wrong and who should be held accountable.
You don’t have to gather the records or chase down your surgeon’s notes – that’s our job. While you focus on healing, we’ll focus on everything else. And you’ll always know where things stand. We keep you informed every step of the way and are always available to answer your questions.
Why Choose The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C.?
Podiatric malpractice cases aren’t like other injury claims. They require legal insight backed by real knowledge of foot and ankle surgery – how it should go, and what can go wrong. Our firm has spent years building strong cases in this highly specific area of medicine and law.
We’ve seen how failed foot surgeries can affect every corner of a person’s life. It’s not just physical pain – it’s time away from work, canceled plans, and the frustration of being unable to move the way you used to. That’s why we take your recovery seriously and fight for results that truly reflect what you’ve been through.
Contact a Podiatric Malpractice Attorney Today
You shouldn’t have to live with the consequences of a surgeon’s mistake. Whether your pain started after surgery or never went away at all, we’re here to help you figure out what went wrong – and what your options are now.
Call The Law Firm of Lawrence M. Karam, P.C., today to speak with a failed exostectomy surgery lawyer. Your consultation is free, and if we take your case, you don’t pay anything unless we recover compensation for you. Let’s discuss your case and how our team can help you.