Medical Verdicts

Patient’s claim Dr. A injured a major artery, resulting in a hematoma. The second surgery should have been done sooner, or may even have been unnecessary.

Doctor’s defense There was no artery injury or bowel perforation. In order to rule out any bleed, the second surgery was necessary. Also, hospital infection is a known complication of surgery.

Verdict Michigan defense verdict.

Foot drop follows transvaginal taping

A 53-year-old woman underwent a transvaginal taping to correct urinary incontinence. Following surgery, she complained of pain along the side of her right leg—from her hip down to her foot. Right foot drop was diagnosed. She needs an ankle brace and cane to walk.

Patient’s claim The injury was a result of inappropriate positioning during surgery that caused pressure on her common peroneal nerve.

Doctor’s defense Most likely, the injury was secondary to a preexisting sciatic nerve dysfunction.

Verdict Illinois defense verdict.