Latest Shoulder Pain Pump Lawsuits Set for 2010

As of October 2009, the latest shoulder pain pump lawsuits being filed throughout the U.S. are being set to start proceedings in January 2009. This trickle of shoulder pain pump lawsuits over into the next year suggests that these cases are mounting as more and more patients develop serious injuries after using any brand of shoulder pain pumps.

The most severe injury caused by shoulder pain pumps is postarthroscopic glenohumeral chondrolysis (PAGCL), a condition in which irreversible deterioration of the shoulder joint's cartilage results in chronic pain, shoulder weakness and a significantly reduced range of motion.

In October 2007, a study published in The American Journal of Sports Medicine found that around 63 percent of shoulder pain pump patients had a significant risk of developing PAGCL. In many cases, the only way to treat PAGCL is by receiving a costly, painful shoulder replacement surgery.

The specific brand names of shoulder pain pumps reported to cause PAGCL include:

• Donjoy shoulder pain pumps, produced by Donjoy, Inc.
• On-Q pain pump, produced by I-Flow Pharmaceuticals
• Stryker pain pump, produced by the Stryker Corp.

If you or a loved one has developed PAGCL after using a shoulder pain pump, consult with an experienced shoulder pain pump lawyer to find out if you have a legal claim and are entitled to a settlement. You will likely be compensated for the costly fees associated with replacement surgery, lost wages in the event you are unable to work, and physical and emotional suffering.