Tuesday, July 16, 2013

$1,082,797 Verdict: Judge: Evidence shows surgeon breached standard of care

Woman’s knee problems, pain proximately caused by doctor’s procedures

On May 18, 2007, an MRI of the right knee of plaintiff showed no abnormalities, including the medial and collateral ligaments, but did reveal some damage to the undersurface of the patella. She first went to defendant's office July 19, 2007, complaining of right knee pain while training for a marathon.
Her pain persisted, and on Nov. 12, CT rotational films were taken, which showed 33-degree femoral anteversion (an inward twisting of the thighbone) on the right side. At a Nov. 15 office visit, defendant discussed derotation surgery of the right leg. On Jan. 25, 2008, an arthroscopy of the right knee was performed.

Type of action: Medical malpractice
Type of injuries: Physical and emotional pain and disability due to surgery on her right hip and knee
Court/Case no./Date: Macomb County Circuit Court; 2010-3790-NH; March 15, 2013

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