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When Considering An Anterior Cervical Discectomy | 07.01.2007

Kroot — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 21:18:47 +0000

For patients suffering with a herniated disc in the neck, conservative treatment may provide little if any relief. When these measures fail, the next step is often an anterior cervical discectomy. This procedure usually involves a small incision in the front of the neck. The ruptured disc is removed from between the [...]

About Erbs Palsy / Brachial Plexus Injuries

Kroot — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 21:54:13 +0000

The brachial plexus is a network of nerves that run from the spine, through shoulder, and into the finger tips. The brachial plexus conducts signals from the spine which cause the arm and hand to move. Depending upon which nerves are injured and how severely they have been injured, the muscles that control the arm [...]

About Birth Injury

Kroot — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 22:48:51 +0000

The miracle of birth is among the happiest occasions any parent can experience. Although mostly deliveries go smoothly, others do not. When a medical mistake results in a serious birth injury, the consequences can be catastrophic for both the baby and the family.

Birth injuries can occur at any point during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and immediately after delivery. Some injuries will resolve over time, while other will be permanent.

Examples of permanent birth injuries include:

brain damage
cerebral palsy
erbs palsy or brachial plexus injury
fractures
nerve injuries
spinal cord injuries

The various conditions that can lead to birth injuries include:

fetal distress
preeclampsia
hypertension
meconium aspiration
oligohydromnios
maternal infection
pre-term labor
breech delivery
nucal cord
prolapse cord

Medical errors that can cause birth injuries include:

failure to recognize or appreciate fetal distress
failure to order a timely cesarean section
inadequate suctioning of meconium / meconium aspiration syndrome
failure to recognize or treat preeclampsia / hypertension
poor communication amongst the medical team

For most people, the only recourse is to consult a medical malpractice attorney to determine whether the child’s injuries resulted from malpractice. In that instance, the attorney can seek to recover compensation necessary to help ensure the child receives the best possible care for the future. If you believe your child may have sustained a serious birth injury as a result of medical malpractice, contact our Chicago office for a free consultation.

About Fetal Distress

Kroot — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:11:45 +0000

During fetal distress, physicians and other health professionals must respond promptly. If the condition causing fetal distress cannot be eliminated, immediate delivery may be necessary which may include an emergency cesarean section. Profound Consequences Depending on the nature, extent and duration of fetal distress, irreversible brain damage may occur. The degree of brain damage is [...]

About Broken Bone Injuries

Kroot — Wed, 17 Oct 2007 23:16:50 +0000

Fractured bones are often classified as “closed fractures” or “open fractures” and “simple” or “comminuted” (or multi-fragmentary). Closed fractures occur where the skin remains intact. Open fractures involve wounds that communicate with the fracture and may expose the bone to contamination. Simple fractures are occur along one line, dividing the bone into two pieces. [...]