Gregory Abrams Davidson Solicitors recover damages for client who underwent negligent shoulder surgery and required repeat surgery.

Our client underwent surgery to her left shoulder to address left shoulder osteoarthritis. She underwent shoulder replacement surgery using a so-called nano stem. Post-surgery, she continued to experience a significant pain and discomfort in her shoulder but was reassured that this would settle. She was reviewed a few months later as an outpatient and she was referred for an ultrasound scan which was interpreted as showing a mis-placed glenoid component, necessitating further invasive surgery.

Our client continued to complain of significant pain and discomfort in her shoulder. She was investigated with a CT scan which was interpreted as being normal but due to ongoing pain and discomfort in the shoulder a further CT scan took place which revealed arthritic changes to the acromio-clavicular joint.

Expert evidence from a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in regards to liability and condition and prognosis was obtained on behalf of our client. A Letter of Claim was sent to the Defendant alleging that the initial surgery had failed as a result of poor surgical technique.

Liability was admitted in part

Quantum:

Despite an initial offer of £4500 by the Trust following negotiation the Claimant was awarded £26,000 in respect of her injuries and losses in an out of Court settlement.