Orthopedic surgeries, fracture fixation, and joint replacements are common yet high-risk procedures. When an orthopedic surgeon deviates from the accepted standard of care, the consequences can be severe: permanent disability, chronic pain, and loss of function. Lev-Taieb Law Firm, with 19 years of experience and a 99.8% success rate, represents victims of orthopedic malpractice.

Types of Orthopedic Malpractice

Surgery on the Wrong Side of the Body

Performing surgery on the left limb instead of the right, or on the left shoulder instead of the right, is one of the most serious forms of medical malpractice. These errors cause double harm: the treated limb suffers an unnecessary procedure, while the condition requiring treatment goes unaddressed. Proper pre-operative body marking protocols are designed to prevent this.

Failed Joint Replacement Surgery

Knee or hip replacement surgeries may fail due to: incorrect placement of the prosthesis, wrong size selection, failure to fix the implant, or infection following surgery. A major prosthetic surgery costing 60,000–120,000 NIS that results in disability or requires revision surgery can form the basis of a malpractice claim.

Failure to Diagnose Fractures and Dislocations

When a fracture of the wrist, knee, spine, or hand is not diagnosed via X-ray and/or MRI, and the patient is discharged without appropriate treatment, significant harm may result. An undiagnosed cervical spine fracture in an elderly patient is a classic example of orthopedic malpractice.

Vascular and Nerve Injury During Surgery

Injury to the peroneal nerve, sciatic nerve, or major blood vessels during orthopedic surgery can cause paralysis, loss of sensation, and vascular injury requiring emergency vascular surgery.

Deep Surgical Site Infection After Surgery

Deep Surgical Site Infection (DSSI) following orthopedic surgery may require removal of the implant, multiple debridement surgeries, and can result in permanent disability. When infection arises from poor sterility, malpractice is established.

Case Outcomes and Achievements

Lev-Taieb Law Firm has handled numerous orthopedic malpractice cases, including:

• 1.2 million NIS for a patient who lost hand function following orthopedic malpractice
• Full compensation for revision surgeries to correct a knee replacement performed incorrectly
• Compensation for permanent disability resulting from nerve injury during knee surgery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sue for chronic pain after surgery?

Yes, if it is proven that the chronic pain resulted from surgical malpractice rather than the underlying disease.

What if the surgery was technically successful but caused severe pain?

Even a “technically successful” surgery can support a claim if it was performed without a proper medical indication or without fully informed consent.

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