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Shoulder Pain Pump Litigation

Shoulder pain pump litigation refers to product liability lawsuits that seek compensation for individuals who develop irreversible cartilage damage after using the shoulder pain pump.

Implanted within the shoulder joint following arthroscopic surgery, intra-articular shoulder pain pumps are medical devices that speed up post-operative recovery by slowly and regularly delivering pain medication for up to 72 hours (The term intra-articular simply refers to the precise location of the pain pump – i.e. within the shoulder joint).

Brand Names

Shoulder pain pumps are typically removed within five days and are marketed under the following brand names:

Breg Shoulder Pain Pump (produced by Breg, Inc.)
DonJoy Pain Control Device (by DJO, Inc.)
On-Q Pump (by I-Flow)
Stryker Pain Pump (by Stryker).

Tragically, however, these shoulder pain pumps are known to cause a painful, incurable condition known as postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL) in up to 63 percent of patients who use them.

Anyone who develops PAGCL after using a shoulder pain pump will likely have a legal claim against the maker of their shoulder pain pump and be entitled to a shoulder pain pump settlement for their injuries and losses.

How Do I Know If I Have PAGCL?

In most cases, it takes patients between three and five months to develop the symptoms of PAGCL. This is primarily due to the fact that, in the weeks after shoulder surgery, the shoulder joint remains immobile.

When patients start moving their shoulder, the following symptoms may be an indication that they have developed postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis:

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

To properly diagnose PAGCL, doctors will perform a physical exam and take x-rays of the shoulder joint. A decrease of the space within the shoulder joint means that PAGCL has developed.

While treatment for PAGCL will vary according to the severity of the condition (as well as the individual's personal medical history), most PAGCL patients will require shoulder replacement surgery and long-term physical therapy.

Starting Shoulder Pain Pump Litigation

If you or a loved one has used a shoulder pain pump and has been diagnosed with PAGCL, it's crucial that (following treatment), you consult with an experienced product liability lawyer to:

Find out if you have a case
Learn more about the process of pursuing shoulder pain pump litigation
Get expert advice regarding the most appropriate manner in which to pursue your claim (based on your unique needs and individual circumstances)
Secure aggressive, professional representation for all future legal proceedings

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 obtain the compensation you deserve.

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