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Increase in Use of Pain Pumps Due to Heavy Marketing and Insurance Companies Approving Reimbursements

The dramatic increase in use of shoulder pain pumps after shoulder surgery is due in large part to the marketing efforts of the pain pump manufacturers and the increase in insurance companies approving coverage for such devices. Many insurance companies believed they could save money by having patients use pain pumps rather than traditional oral pain medications. Although the pain pumps may be cheaper they come with the risk of postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis or PAGCL. Franklin Gray & White is currently litigating several lawsuits in Kentucky filed against shoulder pain pump manufacturers and investigation dozens more.

Symptoms of Postarthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondorolysis (PAGCL) Can Develop 3-12 Months After Surgery

Many cases of PAGCL develop 3-12 months after surgery. One of the most common procedures that patients experiencing PAGCL have is known as a Bankart procedure. This procedure is used to repair chronic dislocation of the shoulder joint and shoulder instability. Arthroscopic surgery is often used over open surgery to perform a Bankart procedure (also known as a Broca-Perthes-Bankart procedure). Anyone that has had this procedure and used a pain pump should consult with their physician and be watchful of the signs and symptoms of PAGCL

Recent Study on Effect of Anesthetic Dosing on Cartilege

The preceding is a link to an abstract of a study recently published in The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (UK Edition).  The study looked at the effects of anesthetic dosing on cartilege.

The law firm of Franklin Gray & White currently represents clients who were injured through the use of shoulder pain pumps and their respective anesthetics.  If you or a loved one were a recipient of such a pump, and believe that you have sustained injuries, please contact Matthew White for a free consultation.