Hip Replacement

A medical error during hip replacement surgery can be devastating.

It is often necessary to undergo hip replacement surgery if you suffer from arthritis and congenital abnormalities. You might also need hip surgery if the hip-joint has suffered excessive wear and tear. Hip replacement may also become necessary if the hip-joint has got fractured as a result of a fall or accident.

Hip replacement surgery can no doubt improve a patients quality of life and mobility to a large extent. On the other hand, if medical errors occur during the hip replacement process, the results can be devastating. Though negative outcomes generally translate into extreme pain and agony, there is hope. By filing a legal claim you can get compensated for injuries suffered.

Types of Hip Surgery

Hip Resurfacing

This is also called arthroplasty and takes place before a full hip replacement operation. Metal implants are used to replace damaged parts of the hip. In the process less bone gets removed as compared to what happens in the full hip replacement. This leaves plenty of room for success in case another operation is necessary.

Full Hip Replacement

Full hip replacement can involve one or both hips. This process involves replacing the bones making up the ball and socket of the hip-joint. These bones can either be replaced with metal, ceramic, or plastic parts.

Hip Revision Surgery

In this kind of operation, a patient undergoes replacement hip-joint removal. Though designed to last for 10-20 years, replacement hip-joints at times need removal for various reasons.

Common Errors that Occur During Hip Surgery

Below are a few errors that occur during hip surgery. Most of them can form strong basis for medical negligence claims. If you do not find any error relevant to your personal claim, no need to worry. Errors are vast and those listed below are just a few of them.

Defective Hip Replacements

In the case of a defective hip implant, hip revision surgery becomes necessary. Hip replacements can go wrong and result in permanent disability or paralysis.

Poorly Secured Hip Implants

In case the hip implants get fitted incorrectly during the original surgery, there is a likelihood that it won’t last the expected 10-20 years.

Wrong-sized Hip Implants

Hip implants come in different sizes and choosing the right size is extremely important. Wrong-sized implants can lead to discomfort, ongoing pain and mobility issues.

Other Hip Surgery Errors

Like any other surgery, hip replacement surgery is also prone to medical errors, be it a surgical pin left in the hip by mistake or a nerve damaged during surgery. Several other errors can take place during the surgery.

Medical Error Lawyers

If you are victim of any injuries caused due to any or all of the surgeries above, you have a right to claim compensation for an injuries that resulted from medical negligence during your hip replacement surgery.

If you or someone close to you has suffered from hip replacement medical malpractice, contact our law firm to see if you have a valid medical malpractice claim. Our experienced medical malpractice attorneys would be happy to review your claim for free.

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