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Had carpal tunnel surgery. Thereafter I had an xray of my hand due to an injury to my finger. The dr at hospital asked if i had shrapnel in my hand as it appeared on the xray. I thereafter secured the xray and it was confirmed by my primary physician and a hand surgeon that a part of the instrument used to perform the carpal tunnel survey was in my hand. I am now told by the hand surgeon that it should be removed. Should i consider a suit against the doctor who did the carpal tunnel surgery? The hand specialist is the doctor who will be removing the portion of the scalpel that is in my hand. My hand has not improved since the surgery, but seems to have lost more feeling and i am beginning to experience pain.
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I am sorry to hear about the ordeal which you have suffered. However, more information is needed, which can be explored through private consultation.
The answer to your question can only be sought by request and review of your medical records to determine if the standard of care was breached by the physician, what is required to correct the problem and what is the magnitude of damage you will be left with if that breach caused your serious permanent injuries.
Consequently, if you are interested in consulting with one of us, you will have to reach out, as attorneys are unable to directly solicit on this forum.
Do not delay, as the Statute of Limitation in general (there are exceptions) for bringing a Medical Malpractice lawsuit can run as early as 2 years from the date of the medical error(s).
Answered on Jan 02nd, 2020 at 9:08 AM
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