artery severed during knee replacement Posted: 01-09-08 14:08pm
During a total, and routine right knee
replacement, my popliteal artery was
severed, with a bone saw, destroying about
1 ". It was not discovered until the
tourniquet was released.after the knee was
out. Due to blood loss and trauma, my
kidneys shut down.( recovered just prior
to scheduled dialysis) A vascular surgeon
stretched artery from my lower leg to make
a emergency and very difficult
reattachment. 90 min surgery extended to
4 1/2 hrs. Spent 3 days in ICU However,
scar tissue developed restricting blood to
lower limb. Hopes of stenting failed
necessitating a complete arterial bypass
with a harvested vein (Healthy, clear
vascular system prior to cut). Vascular
complication continue.(14 months) Vascular
says damage is permanent.
My questions:
Isn't the ortho surgeon supposed to
isolate the artery prior cutting the bone?
Is this careless and negligent surgery or
a common risk?
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File Malpractice ! Posted: 03-12-08 21:48pm
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