Infection is a common complication of surgical procedures, but one that can lead to other serious side effects.  Unfortunately, unreliable medical devices such as DePuy hip implants can put a patient in danger of developing health problems such as serious infections.  When a serious infection spreads throughout the body and into the hip joint, a patient’s recovery can be extremely …Read the Full Article

When a patient is injured, their attending physician and nurses will record the condition or injury and any further medical action taken for that patient. This builds a comprehensive medical history for doctors to use later in case there is an important part of a person’s medical history that may determine what treatments are safe. However, a hospital may fail …Read the Full Article

Broken bones can be painful for anyone but when they involve bones that are on major joints, it can be especially hazardous.  Hip fractures can make mobility impossible and frequently require surgical treatment options for recovery.  Pain from breaks of this type is typically so noticeable that the individual will request medical attention.  One of the most common treatment options …Read the Full Article

When patients visit the doctor, they typically expect to get an accurate diagnosis for their condition so they can start treatment and begin to feel better. Unfortunately, like any profession, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals make mistakes. However, when these people make mistakes, they could be putting someone’s life in jeopardy. Patients trust their doctors to provide them with …Read the Full Article

Amniocentesis is a specialized test given to some pregnant women.  In this test, a needle is inserted into the uterus through the abdominal wall.  Amniotic fluid is then extracted.  It may be tested for various reasons. While this test sometimes reveals bad news about the developing baby or expectant mother, the test itself usually passes without problems.  However, it is …Read the Full Article

Even seemingly mundane records in hospitals can be of critical importance when it comes to a person’s health.  Unfortunately, hospitals frequently have mix-ups and errors that lead to injuries and losses for patients.  While most people occasionally slip up at work, when the stakes are life and death, there is little room for error. Hospitals are supposed to have strict …Read the Full Article

There were nearly 9.5 million cosmetic surgical and non-surgical procedures performed across the United States in the year 2010. Despite current economic hardships, people are still getting elective cosmetic surgery. In fact, the number of surgeries increased by nine percent from the previous year. These millions of people decide to get cosmetic surgery to improve their appearance, and many of …Read the Full Article