Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits
October 30th, 2008 • Filed Under: Featured, Lawsuits • 6 Comments
The use of intra-articular pumps, also known as pain pumps or pain balls, to deliver medication to the shoulder following arthroscopic shoulder surgery has been linked to the development of a painful and debilitating condition which causes the loss of cartilage in the shoulder. The condition, known as Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis or PAGCL, has no consistently successful treatment and often results in permanent shoulder pain.
STATUS OF SHOULDER PAIN PUMP LITIGATION: Lawsuits are currently pending and potential cases are still being reviewed by product liability lawyers. Motions have been filed to consolidate all Federal shoulder pain pump lawsuits and transfer the cases to one court for pre-trial proceedings.
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OVERVIEW: Various manufacturers sell disposable pain pumps which are used to deliver medications through a catheter for a few days after surgery. Although these medical devices have not been approved for intra-articular use following arthroscopic shoulder surgery, lawsuits allege that the manufacturers encouraged the use and misled doctors about the dangers the devices could pose.
The July 2007 issue of The American Journal of Sports Medicine (AJSM) contained a study which provides evidence linking the use of intra-articular shoulder pain pumps to the development of postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL), which is associated with the progressive destruction of cartilage.
SYMPTOMS OF SHOULDER PAIN PUMP PROBLEMS: Symptoms of PAGCL typically manifest3 to 12 months following the arthroscopic shoulder surgery. As the shoulder is used more, the loss of cartilage causes new problems, which is usually more severe than the pain experienced before the surgery.
Symptoms could include:
- Shoulder pain whether in motion or at rest
- Clicking, Popping, Grinding
- Shoulder Stiffness or Weakness
- Decreased Range of Motion
Have a Potential Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits Reviewed by Lawyers
Shoulder pain pump lawyers are evaluating potential lawsuits throughout the country for individuals who have suffered cartilage damage or symptoms consistent with PAGCL following arthroscopic surgery. Submit information regarding a potential claim to be sent to an attorney for review.
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Comment by dean on 16 November 2008:
hello im dean 2 years ago i received surgery for my rotor cuff and the surgeon implanted a cathetor to that site with a disposible pain pump, i underwent months of therapy with no preval and my pain is as bad if not worse than before the surgery,i cant count 50 1 dollar bills without my back and shoulder and arm hurting bad as if i was lifting weights and couldnt lift no more, these pumps destroyed my life and my livelyhood and havent been back to work since,im very disapointed and depressed.
Comment by richie on 19 November 2008:
I had two pumps installed within two months in the same shoulde…Does this mean I’m twice as screwed than the normal dose of the poison in my cartilage. Dam now what?