Experiencing nerve pain following a surgical procedure can be a challenging and disruptive ordeal. In some cases, there may be a possibility that surgical errors have caused the nerve pain. This article will explain what steps to take if you feel that your nerve pain...
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Surgical Errors
When is a surgical error medical malpractice?
There is no such thing as minor surgery. The matter is serious whether you have your appendix removed or open-heart surgery. When you wake up from your procedure, you do not want to hear that your surgeon made a mistake. At first, you will probably assume that it is...
3 risks of laparoscopic surgery
Advancements in surgical equipment and techniques improve patient outcomes. Laparoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgical methods that many doctors present as a safer option for their patients. While laparoscopic surgery often offers...
4 common surgical errors and the related issues for patients
Anyone facing surgery has the right to assume that the medical team in charge will perform flawlessly. However, mistakes can happen. Here are four common surgical errors that could have long-lasting effects on patients. 1. Foreign objects left behind Yes, it actually...
What are some of the most common risks of surgery?
Each year, hundreds of people in Texas have surgeries to treat a variety of health issues. While the thought of having surgery can seem frightful, modern medicine has come a long way. However, no surgery is completely risk-free. The best way to reduce worry is to...
Wrong-site surgical errors can be catastrophic
Texas residents who have to undergo some form of surgery should be aware that wrong-site, wrong-procedure and wrong-patient errors, or WSPEs, can occur. Individuals who are victims of such medical errors could have legal recourse. A wrong-site surgery can include...
New tool aims to keep patients safe
Three companies have merged their expertise together to create a tool called InTouch Surgical. The goal is to prevent Texas residents and others from being the victim of a serious medical error. The first company is called InTouch Health, and it provides telemedicine...
How surgical errors can alter your health and life
One expectation that many patients have is for their surgeons and physicians to inform them about mistakes that occur during before, during and after their procedures that may affect them. Surgical errors affect many people in Austin and across the country. Surgeons,...
