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Hip Replacement Surgery Malpractice Claims \u2013 Orthopedic Malpractice Lawsuits<\/h1>\n
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\u00a0When we consider liability for a hip replacement injury<\/a>, the performing surgeon is often ignored as a possible defendant<\/strong>. While manufacturers are held responsible for the injuries sustained from a defective hip implant<\/em>,<\/a> orthopedic surgeons can also be held liable<\/strong>. The reason they can be held liable is because they are the professionals,\u00a0we trust to make us better<\/b>. They lacerate and work inside of our bodies in the hopes that their hard work will make us better. However, error is bound to occur. When the\u00a0surgeon makes a mistake during a surgery it can lead to severe consequences that range from mild pain to even death. In cases where there is no informed consent, or where the surgeon failed to properly perform the operation, you may have the right to file a lawsuit against the surgeon. If you have been a victim of this type injury contact our offices for a free case evaluation. The Downtown L.A. Law Group<\/a> offers legal services for those who are unfortunate enough to have been a victim of medical malpractice. Every day, we help people who have suffered some form of medical malpractice<\/a> that leaves them to suffer tremendous amounts of pain, including a botched hip replacement surgery<\/strong>. Our experienced lawyers can help you file a lawsuit<\/a> against your surgeon if they committed an error during your surgery, and their error forces you to suffer daily pain. If you had a hip replacement surgery but experience pain because your surgeon made a mistake during the operation, you need to contact our Los Angeles law firm today to see what we can do for you.<\/p>\n

Dangers of Hip Replacement Surgery<\/h3>\n

Hip surgery is considered a major surgical operation. These operations are performed while the patient is under general anesthesia and under the care, supervision of a qualified orthopedic surgeon. The operation removes the femoral head of the hip by a prosthetic implant. The use of metal-on-metal hip implants or plastic on metal can depend on the needs of the recipient. Not all patients should be given the operation. In fact, certain recipients are not qualified candidates for the operation. As a result, certain parties are given the operation at the direction of their orthopedic surgeon without cause. Surgeons who conduct such surgeries without doing a proper evaluation of the patients’ needs will be held liable for medical malpractice<\/a>. Not all hip injuries require a complete removal. In such cases other non-surgical alternatives are possible.<\/p>\n

Surgical Alternatives to Hip Replacement Surgery<\/h4>\n

Surgical alternatives to treat hip replacement include, athrodesis, osteotomy, synovectomy, athrotomy, arthroscopy<\/strong>. Each of these are applicable when the surgical alternative is not necessary.<\/p>\n

Arthrodesis<\/i><\/b> requires the fusion of the proximal femur to the pelvis. This procedure avoids hip joint motion, it does help to reduce to alleviate joint pain and improves the overall joint functionality.<\/p>\n

Osteotomy <\/i><\/b>is a procedure where they cut and reset the ball-and-socket hip joint in order to correct the alignment of the joint. The benefits of this procedure allow for relief from hip joint pain, greater functionality, improved motion and better joint stability.<\/p>\n

Synovectomy<\/i><\/b> is the surgical removal of the hip joint lining. Doctors will retain enough of the synovium to produce the necessary lubricating material in the joints. While this is a temporary treatment it does help reduce a significant amount of the pain suffered. Arthrotomy<\/i><\/b> and Arthroscopy <\/i><\/b>both are procedures which are used to remove loose fragments to improve joint movement and reduce pain. These alternatives are never fully explained to hip implant recipients. As a result many elect to have the procedure conducted without proper.<\/p>\n

CAUSES OF HIP REPLACEMENT MEDICAL MALPRACTICE<\/h2>\n

Hip replacement medical malpractice can occur for a variety of reasons, but here are the most common. If you experienced any of these during your hip replacement surgery, you need to contact our LA law firm.<\/p>\n