Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits
The use of shoulder pain pumps to deliver medication following arthroscopic surgery have lead to permanent shoulder cartilage damage. >>REQUEST A FREE CONSULTATION
Shoulder pain management pumps used following arthroscopic surgery have been linked to the development of a rare condition which causes the progressive destruction of cartilage in the shoulder joint. This painful and debilitating condition has no consistently successful treatment and often results in permanent shoulder pain.
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are investigating shoulder pain pump lawsuits for individuals who have developed cartilage damage following arthroscopic surgery. The devastating condition, known as Post-Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL), typically manifests 3 to 12 months after shoulder surgery.
Symptoms which could develop following arthroscopic shoulder surgery include:
- Shoulder pain whether in motion or at rest
- Clicking, popping or grinding of the shoulder
- Shoulder stiffness or weakness
- Decreased range of motion
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SHOULDER INFUSION PAIN PUMP
Recent research has established that there is a direct link between the development of postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL) and the use of intra-articular shoulder pain pumps which deliver medication directly to the site of the surgery. A catheter is inserted into the shoulder joint so that the pain pump can infuse medication for 2 to 3 days. The disposable pump is in place when the patient is discharged and it is removed when it is no longer needed.
Pain management pumps have grown in popularity and are often used following arthroscopic shoulder surgery since they control the pain without the undesired side effects of narcotics. They also reduce the amount of breakthrough pain and result in less recovery time after surgery. However, researchers are now indicating that shoulder pain pumps should be avoided following arthroscopic surgery, especially those which deliver bupivacaine with epinephrine. Any benefits provided are greatly outweighed by the risk of permanent shoulder damage.
The use of post-operative pain pumps carry a substantial risk of irreversible cartilage damage which could result in the need for shoulder replacement surgery and lead to life-long pain and lost mobility. Postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL) is only known to occur among those who have used a shoulder pump, such as the Stryker Pain Pump or I-Flow On-Q Pump.
SHOULDER PAIN PUMP LAWYERS
Individual lawsuits and class action suits are being reviewed nationwide against the manufacturers of the shoulder pain pumps for those who have suffered cartilage damage following arthroscopic surgery. The manufacturers failed to provide proper warnings about this problem which could have prevented devastating injuries.
If you, a friend or family member believe shoulder problems following arthroscopic surgery may be caused by a pain pump, compensation may be available. Request a free consultation and claim evaluation to determine if you may qualify for a shoulder pain pump lawsuit. There are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained.
