Foot surgery can address chronic pain, improve your mobility, and give you a new lease on life. Unfortunately, not all procedures go as planned, and negligent healthcare providers can create new problems rather than address the original ones. Surgical mistakes remain one of the leading causes of medical malpractice claims, and they happen more frequently…
Read MoreFoot surgery should reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve daily life. But when a preventable infection develops, recovery can turn into a painful cycle of complications and extra treatment. Legal options depend on what caused the infection and whether your provider ignored their professional responsibilities. Not Every Infection Means Medical Malpractice Infections are a known…
Read MoreWhat are some common foot surgery errors that lead to malpractice cases? A foot surgery patient in Cook County, Illinois has filed a malpractice action against his podiatrist, claiming the physician chose the wrong course of treatment and left the patient with ongoing pain and mobility problems. The patient is seeking more than $50,000 in…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreNerve 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, swelling can compress nerves and cause…
Read MoreGetting 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. What Are Common Ways to Help a Foot Heal After Bunion…
Read MoreThe 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 MoreBunion 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. What Is Hallux Varus? Hallux varus is a foot injury that causes the big toe to pull…
Read MoreBunion 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 can help you…
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