Shoulder pain pumps are intended to help relieve pain in patients following arthroscopic shoulder surgery. The use of shoulder pain pumps, however, may cause the following side effects:
The pain pumps may also cause a serious condition known as post arthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL), a painful, permanent condition resulting from progressive loss of cartilage in the shoulder joint.
The specific cause of PAGCL is believed to be from the high concentration of pain medication – usually Bupivacaine with Epinephrine – that is delivered to the shoulder by the pump.
These disposable infusion pumps have been marketed under the brand name of Stryker Pain Pump or I-Flow On-Q Pump and deliver the medication by catheter implanted into the shoulder joint during surgery.
If you or a loved one suffered any of the serious side effects linked to shoulder pain pumps, you may be entitled to compensation. Get in touch with a pain pump injury attorney with the Law Office of Jeff Martin for a free and confidential initial consultation. If we represent you, our experienced attorneys will fight relentlessly for the justice you deserve by providing the legal advice and support you need to obtain compensation for your injury.
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