When we go to the doctor for a major surgical procedure such as a total knee replacement, we assume our doctor will use the latest devices and techniques. However, we also assume any equipment used will have been subject to clinical trials and approved by the United States Food and…
Even a completely successful knee replacement surgery procedure will involve a great deal of pain and suffering as the patient heals from his or her wound and builds up strength. According to a recent news article from HCP Live, a new injectable medication administered during total knee replacement surgery may…
If you ever watch a documentary or reality show about military training, it seems like the men and women are being pushed to the limits of their physical ability. In reality, they are often being pushed far beyond what the human body was designed to do. This is evident in…
According to a recent news article from NJ.com, the president and founder of OtisMed Corp. recently admitted to shipping hundreds of artificial knee products without FDA approval and pleaded guilty to criminal charges. Authorities are reporting defendant pleaded to guilty to three misdemeanor fraud counts related to a shipment of…
A new article from the New York Times suggests that patients should be careful before agreeing to undergo total knee replacement. Patients who suffer from sore knees and have trouble getting around may give in too quickly to the temptations of having an artificial knee implanted. The device manufacturers have…
Americans love a good deal. Whether buying a car or going to a fast food restaurant, we constantly see advertisements that purport an offer of more for less money. One surgical center is offering a total knee and a total hip replacement surgery bundle to patients. According to a recent…
According to a recent news article from My Northwest, some hospitals are now offering warranties to patients who undergo total knee replacement surgery. As the article discussed, and Boston knee replacement attorneys are aware, many hospitals make more from procedures that go wrong than those done without incident. The hospital,…
According to recent article in the Boston Business Journal, a technological innovation will allow partial and total knee replacement surgeries to be performed by a robotic arm. The company claims that this robotic arm sets them apart form companies such as Stryker, DePuy, and Zimmer. As your Boston knee replacement…
Our Boston knee replacement attorneys understand that many patients are suffering substantial pain and loss of mobility after having a surgery. And nobody warned them of the risks. According to a recent article from Fox News, former President George W. Bush recently underwent partial knee replacement on his left knee.…
Our Boston personal injury lawyers who represent patients with knee replacement-related injuries know that these matters can be confusing to patients who may already have been the victim of inappropriate medical advice. A new report from CBS examines whether doctors are performing more knee replacements than are medically necessary. A…