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In 2006, researchers at the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons presented evidence that shoulder pain pumps, medical devices implanted following arthroscopic surgery, were known to cause a painful, incurable condition known as postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL).
Shoulder pain pumps, produced by Breg, Inc., Stryker and other pump manufacturers, slowly release local anesthesia via a catheter in an effort to provide patients with pain relief after they have undergone shoulder surgery.
Ironically, however, the very device implanted to relieve patient's shoulder injuries is currently known to intensify them when these pumps cause PAGCL. Shoulder pain pump patients who have developed PAGCL after using this medical device should:
Who is Likely to Have a Shoulder Pain Pump?Shoulder pain pumps have been used in the treatment of various medical conditions, including (but not limited to):
Before a shoulder pain pump is implanted, doctors will thoroughly evaluate an individual's medical history to weigh out the benefits versus the risks of using this potentially harmful medical device. |
A 2007 study published in the American Journal of Sports Medicine reported that up to 63 percent of the patients who receive shoulder pain pump implants are at risk of developing postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis.
Typically, pain pump patients who develop PAGCL will start developing some combination of the following symptoms within three to five months of their surgery:
To definitively confirm or rule out the PAGCL, doctors will evaluate a patient's symptoms and then perform x-rays on the shoulder. A narrowing of the space within the shoulder joint indicates the presence of PAGCL.
Currently, there is no cure for postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis. Treatment for PAGCL primarily involves glenohumeral arthroplasty, shoulder replacement surgery.
Once injured pain pump patients have received treatment and stabilized their health, it's also essential that they consult with an experienced defective device lawyer to:
Those who have a viable legal claim against pump manufacturers and decide to pursue a shoulder pain pump lawsuit can ultimately win compensation for their:
Have you or a loved one been injured after using a Shoulder Pain Pump? If so, contact a shoulder pain pump attorney today to consult with a highly respected shoulder pain pump attorney who will thoroughly evaluate your case and help you win the compensation you deserve.
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