Arachnoiditis
Most invasive treatment options have at least some risk of serious health complications. When a physician utilizes an invasive procedure involving sensitive areas such as the spine, they risk permanent injury to that area. An agonizing disease known as arachnoiditis can develop due to complications with spinal surgery, and may be due to the negligence or malpractice of a medical professional.
If you or your loved one has developed arachnoiditis as a result of a surgeon or other medical professional’s negligence, it may be appropriate to pursue a medical malpractice lawsuit. Contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., by calling 215-238-1130 to discuss your rights as a patient today.
Symptoms of Arachnoiditis
Arachnoiditis can be extremely painful, as it directly affects the nerves around the spine, which, in the most developed cases, may actually fuse together. This is because a layer of tissue around the spine known as the arachnoid becomes severely inflamed, causing scar tissue to form. Although not all cases are this troublesome, the following symptoms may still persist:
- Varying levels of pain
- Neuralgia
- Feelings of numbness
- Inability to sit for extended periods of time
- Problems controlling limbs
One of the most troubling parts of arachnoiditis for sufferers is the practical lack of treatment methods. While the pain associated with the disease may be reduced through medication, complete treatment options are not available. Further surgical options can be taken, but they are not necessarily effective. Instead, sufferers may be forced to modify their lifestyle in order to otherwise reduce the impact of the disease on their lives.
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If you are coping with arachnoiditis due to a medical professional’s mistakes, the results can be devastating. To learn more about your legal rights in this situation, contact the Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.