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Intra-Articular Pain Pumps Blamed for Causing PAGCL

The use of intra-articular pain pumps to deliver potent pain-killing drugs directly to the joint following arthroscopic shoulder surgery is suspected of causing post-arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis, a painful and permanent injury also referred to as PAGCL. In PAGCL, the cartilage that cushions bones in the shoulder joint is damaged or destroyed, causing persistent joint pain, a loss of range of motion, and joint stiffness, among other symptoms.

If you have recently undergone arthroscopic shoulder surgery and the use of a pain pump to reduce pain during your recuperation, you are at increased risk of developing PAGCL. The experienced, dedicated, and knowledgeable attorneys at Mark & Associates, P.C. are here to help victims of PAGCL. We can review the circumstances of your injury and advise you of all your legal rights. Contact us today to schedule a free, confidential, and no-obligation legal consultation.

What Causes PAGCL?

The delivery of potent pain-killing narcotics in concentrated doses directly to the shoulder joint is suspected of causing PAGCL. Over time, the exposure of the cartilage in the joint to the drugs can cause the cartilage to be damaged, decreased, or destroyed, causing pain and a limitation on the use of the joint.

The glenohumeral joint joins the arm and the shoulder. When the cartilage inside the joint is damaged or destroyed, the shoulder joint may not move smoothly or may grind or click and pop when moved, causing significant pain and a reduction in the range of motion.

Pain pumps are designed to provide a steady, uninterrupted stream of pain-killing narcotics directly to the surgical site for up to five days after the surgery. The use of pain pumps is therefore linked to the instances of PAGCL injuries in shoulder-surgery patients.

Call Today For Free Legal Advice

PAGCL is a devastating and permanent injury caused by the use of pain pumps following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The injury can result in persistent pain, reduced range of motion, and joint stiffness and weakness. If you or a loved one has suffered from PAGCL after arthroscopic shoulder surgery, you may be entitled to receive financial compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income, and other damages. Contact Mark & Associates, P.C. today to schedule a free, confidential, and no-obligation consultation. Call us at 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or fill out the case-inquiry form on this page.

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