Intra-Articular Pain Pump Shoulder Injuries
We are currently investigating cases involving intra-articular pain pump catheters. These devices are temporarily implanted in the shoulder during surgery and have been linked to a serious injury know as Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). This is an very painful condition involving the deterioration of cartilage in the shoulder joint.
Surgeons have favored the intra-articular pain pump for pain management. These flexible plastic catheters deliver pain medication directly to the joint, and can extend the effectiveness of other shoulder numbing agents for up to 48 hours.
However, a study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine concluded that these pumps were associated with PAGCL. This association was greatest when the intra-articular pain pumps were used to deliver a combination of the painkillers bupivacaine and epinephrine directly into the shoulder joint space. In spite of this knowledge, the manufacturers of these pumps have persisted in recommending that physicians deploy the pumps to inject medicine directly into the joint space. If you or a loved one has suffered from failures or defects of the intra-articular pain pump, contact us for a free case evaluation by filling out the form on our homepage or calling 1-800-510-1325.
Defective Hip Implant Injuries
In July of 2008, Zimmer, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of hip replacement products, stopped selling the Duron Cup artificial hip implant. Zimmer suspended marketing after research showed that a large number of implant recipients were experiencing problems with their Durom Cup prosthetic hips. World-renowned orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Larry Dorr, expressed disapproval of the device in a letter to the American Association of hip and Knee surgeons. Dr. Door stated that of the 165 Durom Cup implants he performed, 14 were revised or required revision within the first two years. Dorr believes the Durom Cup is defective, citing a circular cutting surface on the periphery that prevents the cup from seating properly as a major defect. If you or a loved one has suffered from failures or defects of the Zimmer Durom Cup hip implant, contact us for a free case evaluation by filling out the form on our homepage or calling 1-800-510-1325.
· Intra-Articular Pain Pump
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· Defective Hip Implant Injuries
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