Shoulder infusion pain pump lawsuits are being reviewed nationwide

The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are now reviewing potential shoulder pain pump lawsuits for individuals who received a disposable infusion pump following arthroscopic surgery and subsequently developed permanent cartilage damage.

>>INFORMATION: Shoulder infusion pump lawsuits

To manage pain following arthroscopic shoulder surgery, pain management pumps are often used to deliver medication directly to the site of the surgery.  Recent research confirms that there is a direct link between the use of these intra-articular pain pumps and the development of a painful and debilitating condition known as postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL).

PAGCL involves the destruction of cartilage in the shoulder joint, which results in the onset of new pain and problems which could start 3 to 12 months after shoulder arthroscopy.  Symptoms of cartilage damage following shoulder surgery could include:

• Stiff shoulder
• Shoulder pain (either when in motion or at rest)
• Clicking shoulder
• Popping shoulder
• Grinding shoulder
• Shoulder weakness
• Decreased shoulder range of motion

The damage caused by shoulder infusion pain pumps is irreversible and results in severe and disabling pain.  There is no consistently successful treatment for the cartilage destruction and in many cases a shoulder replacement surgery is necessary.

If you, a friend or family member believe you may be eligible for a shoulder pain pump lawsuit, request a free consultation and claim evaluation.