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