We have represented numerous clients who have been harmed by orthopedic surgeon malpractice. Cases of this type, among other medical mistakes committed by these surgeons, include:

• the failure to diagnose or a harmful delay in diagnosing and treating a fractured bone, tendon rupture or tear, cartilage or ligament tear
• incorrect placement of orthopedic hardware to repair bone fractures or treat spinal injury or disease, causing bone damage or nerve damage during orthopedic surgery
• failure to diagnose nerve compression or impingement (e.g., due to a herniated disc in the spine) resulting in severe nerve damage leading to paralysis, and
• applying a cast in too tight a fashion causing a compartment syndrome. A compartment syndrome is a condition where circulation of blood is cut off to an extremity causing a gangrenous condition and tissue death. If untreated, a compartment syndrome can lead to the need for amputation of a limb.

If you or a loved one has been injured by malpractice and you would like to speak with an experienced medical malpractice attorney, please contact us to speak to one of the malpractice attorneys at Hannon & Boyers, for a free consultation about your legal rights.