Orthopaedic Medical Claims

Our medical negligence team pursue claims arising from negligent orthopaedic treatment.

Orthopaedic injuries are often missed by busy doctors and nurses. It may be due to a failure to undertake an x-ray, or failure to take an appropriate x-ray. In addition orthopaedic injuries may be missed if the doctor or nurse does not take an appropriate history of the mechanism of the injury or to take into consideration the client's own medical history.

Advice is often given for a patient to return to the Accident & Emergency Department or to see their own GP if their injury is not improving.

It is known that orthopaedic injuries need to be diagnosed as soon as possible. Therefore appropriate treatment can be implemented at the earliest opportunity so that the patient is able to obtain the best functional recovery and this is especially true of any injuries to joints.

If there is a delay in diagnosing fractures then crucial blood supply to the bones may be affected which could cause preventable long term damage.

Examples are which are typical of these type of injuries that are missed:

• Scaphoid (a small bone in the hand, between the thumb and forefinger)
• Shoulder
• Wrist
• Hip
• Foot.

Our large and experienced team of medical negligence lawyers, led by six Partners with assistance from other solicitors and a qualified nurse, means that we can offer in-depth knowledge about this complex area of law.

With access to the best independent medical experts and barristers, we will ensure the best possible outcome in your orthopaedic claim.

If you believe you or a loved one has a laser eye surgery or ophthalmology negligence claim, please contact our medical negligence team on 01278 457891, email enquiries@pardoes.co.uk or complete our short enquiry form.