Malunion of Fractures
When a person suffers a broken bone, he or she should seek medical attention so that an experienced doctor can set the fractured bone in line and then place the affected limb in a cast. This is an important part of healing, as it allows the broken parts of the bone to rejoin.
Sadly, a doctor may misalign a bone before placing an individual in a cast, which may lead to a malunion of the fracture. If you or someone you love suffered a malunion of a broken bone, contact the Atlanta medical malpractice lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, at 770-631-1811.
Causes of Fracture Malunions
An individual may suffer a fracture malunion when his or her doctor fails to properly align a broken bone before placing the individual in a cast. In other cases, a doctor may fail to catch a bone that is healing incorrectly if he or she does not monitor the patient’s healing progress.
When an individual suffers a fracture malunion, he or she may experience:
- Limited movement
- Limb shortening
- Pain and suffering
- Partial bone death
- Bone infections
Any of these effects may severely hinder an individual’s return to a normal life, so victims of fracture malunions should fight to hold the responsible doctors accountable for their injuries.
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When you suffer a malunion of a fracture, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your injury. Contact the Atlanta medical malpractice lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, today at 770-631-1811 to learn more.
