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Joint Replacement Malpractice

Properly performed, hip, knee and other orthopedic joint replacements can bring freedom from pain, increased mobility and a renewed ability to enjoy life to many people of all ages. However, when poorly performed, the result can be much worse than the condition that led the patient to seek joint replacement in the first place.

In order to prosecute these cases, it is important that your attorney have a thorough and detailed knowledge of the underlying conditions and injuries that lead to joint replacement, the types and variety of orthopedic prosthesis used in joint replacement and the proper techniques and procedures used in performing these complex surgeries. St. Louis medical malpractice attorney Todd N. Hendrickson has spent a significant percentage of his practice focusing on this area of medical malpractice and has developed the detailed knowledge necessary to evaluate and prosecute these cases.

If you suspect that you are the victim of medical malpractice involving a joint replacement, contact St. Louis medical malpractice attorney Todd N. Hendrickson.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice happens when a doctor or medical professional is negligent or omits treatment that results in harm to a patient. Follow the links below for samples of medical malpractice:

Medical Malpractice FAQs

What to do if you suspect neglect.

What to do if you suspect neglect: Immediately begin to take notes and record important events such as surgeries, tests, reports of labs. Make notes of the names of the doctors, nurses and other health care providers involved. Ask questions–why did this happen? What is the treatment? What’s next? Try to have a family member present when you speak to doctors about your care. If you are hospitalized, you may want to consider transferring to another facility. And most important, contact a qualified medical malpractice attorney as soon as possible.