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Spinal Cord Stimulators cases.

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Spinal Cord Stimulators

Failed back surgery including defective neurostimulation systems can cause catastrophic injuries and impairment. These failed spinal cord stimulator cases can be caused by defective spinal-devices including spinal stimulators made by Boston Scientific. When investigating these potential failed back surgery lawsuits it is important to know what implant was used as well as to obtain medical records of the surgery.

Implantable Neurostimulation System Lawsuits and Failed Spinal Cord, Neck, and Back Surgery Lawsuits

Implantable Neurostimulation Systems have been used for a variety of types of chronic back pain situations including herniated disks, postlaminectomy paid, Complex Reginal Pay Syndrome, unsuccessful disk surgery, Degenerative Disk Disease, and Failed Back Syndrome. In fact, implantable neurostimulation systems and other spinal-devices are a huge business for the medical implant device industry

In reviewing these cases, the failed back surgery lawyers have to determine if the implantable neurostimulation system was properly implanted by the spinal surgeon that implanted the spinal device as well as if the spinal device has some type of defect such as loose leads.

In reviewing a potential failed spinal surgery medical negligence lawsuits and failed implantable neurostimulation system lawsuits, it is extremely helpful to know what type of implantable neurostimulation system was implanted, when the implantation occurred, and when the product malfunction occurred. It is also helpful to be able to review the medical records of the surgery.

Patients with Serious Back Injuries Including Severed Spinal Cords, Crushed Discs, Bulged Discs, and Herniated Discs when Seeking Pain Relief can sometimes Fall Victim to Defective Products, Negligent Health Care, and For Profit Medical Professionals Seeking to Increase Profits

The human spinal cord is basically a bundle of nerves which is surrounded by 33 bones or vertebrae. Located between each vertebrae is a spinal disc which is a liquid filled disc shaped pouch. These discs are stacked on top of one another and act as shock absorbers allowing the spine to flex, bend, and twist. When functioning properly, the vertebrae and discs protect the spinal cord allow nerve impulses to travel from and to the brain to other parts of the body. This allows us to experience sensations, move our bodies, and control many bodily functions.

Problems arise when the vertebrae, discs, or spinal cord are injured. Broken vertebrae can damage and impinge on discs or the spinal cord causing extreme pain, numbness, and loss of control of bodily functions. Back injuries can occur through traumatic events that result in paralysis. Depending where and how severe the injury is will determine what type and how severe the paralysis is.

The human body has remarkable healing potential. Combining determination, proper medical attention, knowledge about an injury, and focus on the healing process can greatly help most injuries. Hiring a lawyer to battle the insurance companies and responsible parties can allow the injured person to focus on the healing process.

If you or a loved one have suffered a traumatic spinal cord injury or other serious back injury including a severed spinal cord, broken vertebrae, crushed discs, herniated discs, or a bulged discs; the most important thing you can do is to find a good medical doctor to assess the injury so you know what you are dealing with and how to best treat the injury. From physical therapy and steroid injections to back surgeries (lumbar diskectomy, cervical fusion, and other lumbar or cervical procedures), there are many different ways to treat a back injury and it is important to know what will work best for you.

Unfortunately, there are also medical clinics, medical implant sales people, and doctors that are more interested in profit and their bottom line than what is best for a patient. Some of these medical professionals carelessly cause painful and difficult conditions to become much worse by paralyzing patients that are seeking relief from pain.