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Intra Articular Shoulder Pain Pump

Produced by Stryker, I-Flow and other pharmaceutical manufacturers, the intra-articular shoulder pain pump is a medical device that is implanted in the shoulder joint, following arthroscopic surgery, to reduce post-operative pain and speed recovery times.

The term intra-articular (also spelled intra articular or intraarticular) is a general medical term that refers to a point within a joint where two or more bones meet and provide motion to some part of the body.

In most cases, these shoulder pain pumps are implanted following shoulder surgery for the treatment of:

arthritis
bicep tendonitis
frozen shoulder
impingement syndrome
labral tears
rotator cuff tears
shoulder bursitis.

How Intra-Articular Shoulder Pain Pumps Work

The shoulder pain pump works by slowly delivering a consistent amount of pain medication to the damaged shoulder joint via an intra-articular catheter for up to 72 hours (three days). While the medications used in shoulder pain pumps can vary, in many cases, bupivacaine, epinephrine and/or another local anesthesia is delivered.

Once a patient has recovered and pain relief is no longer needed, the shoulder pain pump is removed and physical therapy on the shoulder begins.

In addition to speeding recovery times, intra-articular shoulder pain pumps also have the benefit of eliminating the need for strong, potentially addictive pain pills following surgery.

Shoulder Pain Pump Complications: PAGCL

Regardless of its effectiveness at managing post-operative pain, however, shoulder pain pumps have been reported to cause an irreversible form of cartilage damage known as postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL).

PAGCL is a painful condition that typically starts displaying symptoms between three and five months following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. PAGCL symptoms may include:

clicking, popping and/or grinding in the shoulder joint
limited range of shoulder motion
persisting shoulder pain
shoulder stiffness and/or weakness.

In rare cases, symptoms of PAGCL may take up to a year to arise.

Patients who have used a shoulder pain pump and start developing any of the above symptoms should:

Seek immediate medical attention for a thorough exam and proper diagnosis.
Pursue all prescribed treatments, which may include shoulder replacement surgery, should they be diagnosed with postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis.
Consult with an experienced product liability lawyer, once their health is stable, to learn more about their legal rights.

Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits & Settlements

Those injured after using a shoulder pain pump will likely be entitled to compensation for their:

outstanding hospital bills
ongoing treatment costs
permanent disabilities
lost wages and future costs of living (if permanent disability prevents them from earning a living)
pain and suffering.

Prospective plaintiffs can find out if they have a case and get expert advice regarding their claim by consulting with an esteemed shoulder pain pump attorney for a free initial consultation.

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.

Product Liability Breaking News

"Shoulder Pain Pump Does More Harm Than Good"

According to recent reports, patients who had surgery for dislocated shoulders are saying the product they used to control the pain caused more harm than good.

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