Q: I had a total shoulder replacement in Dec 2022, the doctor called it a complete failure. he admitted it was a few
millimeters off. he said PT would fix that. My new shoulder torn thur and became dislocated and results of that a torn rotary cuff.
2nd surgery in Mar 2023 a total reversal shoulder replacement. That surgery left me disabled. he thew away the rotary cuff because it was to damaged, also my muscle mass in the front of my shoulder torn and he threw that away also. my shoulder sit 1" -2" lower then my collarbone. I am not longer able to lift my arm up and away from my side. I'm in pain all the time. I no longer can do the things I use to. I'm no long ale to lift my grandchildren. I don"t know what to do about this. he said thAts all he could do. its not fair. I'm a broken women and this new person has to get help showering, dressing. he is a specialist and I feel if he couldn't fix his mistake (the first time) why didn't he ask one of the other Orthopedic specialist to do it insead. I feel very much in pain and lost. Thank you very much for your time.
A: You may have a good medial malpractice case. I would advise consulting with experienced medical malpractice attorneys in the state where this occurred.
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