Kentucky & Ohio Pain Pump Lawyers | Knee Pain Pump Injuries
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There have been numerous studies that have linked pain pumps to damage to knee cartilage. These knee pain pumps have been used to deliver a local anesthetic to the site of the surgery. The anesthetic is administered through a catheter that is implanted into the surgical wound.
Surgeons have been using pain pumps for years to control joint pain following knee surgery. However, studies have shown that this practice can lead to cartilage damage known as chondrolysis. This condition is characterized by the loss of articular cartilage, which is the smooth cartilage that enables the two joint surfaces to easily slide and move against each other. As the cartilage thins, the joint space can become narrower, causing pressure on the joint and pain.
Patients who have used a pain pump after knee surgery, might not be aware that they have developed any health complications, as it can take months, even years for chondrolysis to progress. It wasn’t until various studies were done, that medical professionals started to realize that there could be a link between knee pain pumps and chondrolysis.
If you were prescribed a pain pump following knee surgery, you need to watch out for the following symptoms that could indicate that you have developed chondrolysis.
These warning signs include:
- Persistent pain
- Weakness in the knee
- Clicking, popping or grinding in the knee
- Decreased range of motion
It is important to understand that if you have developed chondrolysis after using a pain pump, you could be entitled to compensation. The best thing for you to do is to contact an experienced Kentucky product liability lawyer who will be able to review your case to determine the cause of your condition.
The Kentucky pain pump attorneys at the Law Office of Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery have represented many people in Ohio and Kentucky who have been injured by pain pumps. To talk with a knowledgeable attorney at our office, call us today at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297.
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Hendy Johnson Vaughn Emery – Louisville, KY Office
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Louisville, KY, 40202
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Fort Mitchell, KY, 41017
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