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Thursday, November 20, 2008
Shoulder Pain Pump Free Teleconference:
Shoulder Pain Pump Litigation:
Free Teleconference
Levin, Papantonio is currently investigating cases involving intra-articular pain pump catheters. These devices are temporarily implanted in the shoulder during surgery and have been linked to a serious injury known as Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). This is an extremely painful condition involving the deterioration of cartilage in the shoulder joint.
For years, surgeons have favored the intra-articular pain pump for pain management. These flexible plastic catheters deliver pain medication directly to the joint, and can extend the effectiveness of other shoulder numbing agents for up to 48 hours.
But this pain relief comes at a terrible price. A study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine concluded that these pumps were associated with PAGCL. This association was greatest when the intra-articular pain pumps were used to deliver a combination of the painkillers bupivacaine and epinephrine directly into the shoulder joint space. In spite of this knowledge, the manufacturers of these pumps have persisted in recommending that physicians deploy the pumps to inject medicine directly into the joint space.
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Join Pete Kaufman with Levin Papantonio for this
FREE TELECONFERENCE
Hosted by Mass Torts Made Perfect
Friday, November 21st at 11:30am, (Eastern)
The FREE call-in number is 888-803-6413.
(Please call in 5 minutes early to participate in the call.)
You may also view a supporting Power Point presentation, during the call, at
www.masstortsmadeperfect.com
Free Teleconference
Levin, Papantonio is currently investigating cases involving intra-articular pain pump catheters. These devices are temporarily implanted in the shoulder during surgery and have been linked to a serious injury known as Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). This is an extremely painful condition involving the deterioration of cartilage in the shoulder joint.
For years, surgeons have favored the intra-articular pain pump for pain management. These flexible plastic catheters deliver pain medication directly to the joint, and can extend the effectiveness of other shoulder numbing agents for up to 48 hours.
But this pain relief comes at a terrible price. A study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine concluded that these pumps were associated with PAGCL. This association was greatest when the intra-articular pain pumps were used to deliver a combination of the painkillers bupivacaine and epinephrine directly into the shoulder joint space. In spite of this knowledge, the manufacturers of these pumps have persisted in recommending that physicians deploy the pumps to inject medicine directly into the joint space.
--------------------------------------------------------------------
Join Pete Kaufman with Levin Papantonio for this
FREE TELECONFERENCE
Hosted by Mass Torts Made Perfect
Friday, November 21st at 11:30am, (Eastern)
The FREE call-in number is 888-803-6413.
(Please call in 5 minutes early to participate in the call.)
You may also view a supporting Power Point presentation, during the call, at
www.masstortsmadeperfect.com
posted by
Harlan Schillinger
at
11:58 AM
1 Comments:
Great, informative post. Your readers might be interested to know that numerous studies have indicated that pain pumps, which are often inserted into arteries after surgery, can cause severe damage to cartilage, especially in the shoulder. This can cause a condition known as Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chrondrolysis (PAGCL), which causes severe pain and requires significant medication. If you believe you have suffered as a result of a pain pump, such as On-Q and Marcaine pumps, or you may be entitled to compensation for your injury. Learn more and obtain a free case evaluation from the renowned law firm of Parsons Behle & Latimer at www.shoulderpainpumplitigation.com.
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