Medical Negligence
Pearson Legal
Full Credential Description
A client whose foot problems went misdiagnosed and treated for years has received a £25,000 settlement. She was then referred to the orthopaedic team at Tameside General Hospital.
Our client then underwent the following: a series of injections a foot cast shockwave therapy resting night splints metatarsal osteotomy Metatarsal osteotomy is a surgical procedure involving cutting the metatarsal bone of the big toe and realigning the bone to correct the deformity of a bunionette. Her chronic foot pain and symptoms went on and off for almost three years until she was eventually referred for a second opinion at Wrightington Hospital.
Our client had not been correctly informed of the side effects of the surgery and its potential long-term complications and as such, had not made a fully informed decision when agreeing to it. In fact, the second opinion obtained at Wrightington Hospital diagnosed our client with Heel Fat Pad Syndrome (atrophy) not plantar fasciitis.
Had a correct diagnosis been made in the first place, she would not have had to undergo all the treatments and specific orthotics could have alleviated her symptoms. Keep the area iced Take medication Wear orthopaedic footwear Tap your heel Use heel cups, shoe inserts and cushioned socks Use a specific exercise program “There is a vast difference in the treatment plans for the two conditions. Our client suffered countless treatments unnecessarily.
Measurable Results
Compensation settlement: £25,000
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