QUESTION
Do we have a case against my wife's surgeon if he failed to remove a plastic anchor from her knee?
Asked on May 01st, 2017 on Medical Malpractice - Florida
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After 2 years of discomfort and only partial recovery from ACL replacement surgery, we asked for an MRI. Surgeon refused stating the knee was strong. Offered PT (again) after 4 weeks just finished. Got 2nd opinion and MRI that revealed anchor from titanium screw was not installed properly and had been between knee bones for 2 years causing cartiledge damage and swelling. She may walk with a limp permanently. Can we sue first surgeon?
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Possibly - this will start with an opinion of an expert as to the "not installed properly" aspect. This needs to be done immediately as there may already be statute of limitations issues to contend with.
Answered on May 02nd, 2017 at 7:09 AM
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