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A case overview from " MedQuest, Thu.,01/02/2014,info@medquestltd.com, 345 Seventh Ave., Suite 504, New York, N.Y. 10001. The information provided in this blog is not intended to be used as legal advice.
BRACHIAL PLEXUS INJURY POST- ROTATOR CUFF SURGERY
Rotator cuff surgery November 28, 2012. Brachial Plexus nerve bundle was stretched.
She is unable to participate in her ADL's since she's right handed. The EMG studies show some improvement in her conduction studies, but functionally her hand was still unable to work right. She has shooting pains in her right upper extremity and her fingers that ranges from 5-10 and averages 7.
Issue:
Is it malpractice to receive a stretch injury to the right brachial plexus during a rotator cuff surgery?
MedQuest Expert Opinions:
This is not negligent unless there was a negligent event in the OR such as dropping the patient or something reported in an incident report by the nurses.
Dr. JA - Orthopedist
It is unusual but neurologic injury is a risk of any surgery. Could also be a risk of Anesthesia if a nerve block was performed.
Dr. RS - Orthopedist
Plexus injury cases hard to prove, can occur.
Dr. MS - Orthopedist
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