Medical
Malpractice
Pediatrician Malpractice
Failure to Diagnose
Hip Dysplasia
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$1
million dollar settlement for bilateral hip dysplasia
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Attorney
- John Blume
Fall 2001
BG partner
John Blume recently obtained a $1 million dollar recovery
on behalf of a 7 year old client whose pediatricians failed to timely diagnose her bilateral hip dysplasia. This condition,
often referred to as congenital hip dislocation, can easily
be diagnosed with a proper hip examination within the first
6 months of life. When timely diagnosed, the treatment is
the application of a harness for a short period of time. This
would have caused the heads of the femurs to be placed in
the proper position within the acetabulums, which would have
permitted the hip joints to develop properly. Because of the
delay, the child had to undergo five operations on her hips,
and will probably require hip replacement surgery before she
reaches 50 years of age.
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Medical
Malpractice
Pediatrician Malpractice
Failure to Diagnose
Hip Dysplasia
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