Arthroscopic Surgery

Arthroscopic Surgery: Advanced Form of Surgery Linked to Serious Injuries

Arthroscopic surgery is an advanced procedure that allows the surgeon to perform the operation while making fewer incisions in the skin, which can greatly reduce recovery times, complications, and pain. The use of an intra-articular pain pump catheter to treat pain is increasingly common after arthroscopic shoulder surgery. By implanting a tiny plastic tube directly into the shoulder joint during the procedure, the surgeon can allow the patient to recover while receiving potent pain-killing drugs directly in the surgical area.

However, recent medical studies have found that these concentrated doses of pain medications directly into the shoulder joint can damage and destroy the cartilage in the area, causing an injury called post-arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL).

At Mark & Associates, P.C., we are dedicated to helping victims of intra-articular pain pumps achieve the financial compensation to which they are entitled. If you have suffered from PAGCL following shoulder surgery, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, lost income, and other damages. Contact Mark & Associates, P.C. today to learn how we can help. Call us at 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or fill out the case-inquiry form on this page.

What is Arthroscopic Surgery?

Arthroscopic surgery, also called arthroscopy, is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which the surgeon performs the treatment using a tiny tool called an arthroscope. By viewing the surgical site through a tiny camera inserted inside the body, the surgeon is able to more precisely target the affected area and make fewer incisions in the skin, which are required for more traditional types of surgeries. Arthroscopic surgeries are commonly used to treat torn cartilage in the shoulders, knees, hips, elbows, wrists, and ankles.

What Are the Benefits of Arthroscopic Surgery?

The primary benefit of arthroscopic surgery compared to traditional surgery is the decreased recovery time, pain, and threat of infection. By making just two small incisions in the skin – one for the endoscope camera and one for the surgical instrument – the procedure has less of an impact on the body. Arthroscopic surgery has long been used for professional athletes to get them back on the field faster, but is also widely used on non-athletes.

Use of Intra-Articular Pain Pumps

Arthroscopic surgery commonly involves the use of intra-articular pain pump catheters to control pain during the patient’s recovery following the procedure. A tiny plastic tube is inserted directly in the shoulder joint and is used to deliver potent pain medications directly to the joint after surgery.

Intra-articular pain pumps have been linked to a painful injury called post-arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis, which is damage to the cartilage in the shoulder joint. Medical research indicates that the high-doses of pain medication concentrated directly on the joint can damage or destroy the cartilage. When the cartilage is damaged, the patient may experience persistent pain, a loss in range of motion, and weakness in the shoulder.

Get Free Legal Advice

If you or a loved one has undergone arthroscopic shoulder surgery followed by treatment with an intra-articular pain pump, you may have important legal rights. Pain pumps have been identified as a cause of painful and permanent cartilage damage called post-arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL). Victims of PAGCL may be entitled to financial compensation for their injuries. Contact Mark & Associates, P.C. today by calling 1-866-50-RIGHTS (1-866-507-4448) or completing the case-inquiry form on this page to schedule a free, confidential, and no-obligation evaluation of your possible case.

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