Medical negligence
Knee and hip replacement
If you have been misdiagnosed or been a victim of medical negligence, you may be able to claim compensation for your knee replacement.
Knee replacement surgery involves replacing bone and cartilage from the patient’s knee with man-made components. Unfortunately, in some cases this can go wrong, and medical negligence can occur. If you have suffered as a result of a surgical mistake, you may be eligible for compensation.
At Howells, our specialist team of medical negligence solicitors are experienced in claims relating to surgical complications. While every case is different, we’re confident that we can advise you through the claims process and on your success rate of securing recompense.
How we can help
Medical negligence may have occurred if:
- The components used were defective
- Further surgery was needed due to complications from the initial procedure
- Further issues occurred due to the way the knee replacement was fitted
- There was a failure to advise the patient of the risks and potential outcomes of the procedure
- Infection occurred due to surgical errors, such as placing the prosthetic parts incorrectly
- There was misdiagnosis and mistreatment
- You suffered poor post-operative care which led to infection
A poor knee replacement may mean you end up needing further treatment, physiotherapy, and alternative transport arrangements. We can help you get the compensation you deserve with a knee replacement claim.
Examples of negligence claims concerning hip replacement surgery include:
- Nerve damage
- Wrong placement or implantation
- Fractures and dislocations suffered during and after surgery
Meet the team
Christopher Hooper
Associate Chartered Legal Executive
