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Pain Pumps Associated with Chondrolysis |
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Law firm Investigating Claims on Behalf of People WHO DEVELOP Post-Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL) |
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January 27, 2010—A jury in Oregon awarded $4.5 million to Matthew Beale, who develped Post-Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis after shoulder surgery. Matthew injured his right shoulder playing flag football. His doctors used a pain pump to delivered medicaton directly into his shoulder. In the months following the surgery, Matthew experienced pain and clicking in his shoulder. His doctors determined that the cartilage in his shoulder was almost completely worn away. The jury ordered I-Flow Corp. to pay $4.5 milion to Matthew and his wife, concluding that the pain pump was responsible for his condition. |
Study Links Pain Pumps to Post-Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis |
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A study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine concluded that intra-articular pain pumps are the likely cause of Post-Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). Pain pumps routinely are used following arthroscopic shoulder surgery and are intended to deliver local anesthetics to manage pain and assist in the recovery. These pumps may deliver too much medicine, resulting in the destruction of cartilage and onset of Post-Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis. AGCL is a potentially permanent condition resulting in severe shoulder pain and loss of mobility. There are several companies that manufacture, market or distribute pain pumps, including:
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If you developed chondrolysis following a shoulder surgery, you may be entitled to compensation. You should act immediately to contact a lawyer experienced in matters involving defective medical devices. |
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We are investigating claims against manufacturers of pain pumps on behalf of individuals with Chondrolysis. We invite you to contact us for a free, confidential consultation about your legal rights. We represent clients throughout the United States. We can help you, too, wherever you live. For free answers to your questions about pain pumps and Chondrolysis, just call us toll free at 800.581.4313 or submit this online contact form. |
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