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PAIN-PUMPS *** Attention Pain-Pump Users *** If you were potentially injured by a Pain-Pump, or if you have a loved one who was injured after using a Pain-Pump, please contact us immediately for a FREE potential case evaluation. The above has been attributed to Pain-Pumps. We have Pain-Pump lawyers standing by ready to speak with you. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, and we take all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay for our services unless you receive an award/compensation. Do not Delay! Your rights and compensation may be lost forever if you wait. WHAT ARE PAIN-PUMPS? Pain-Pumps are essentially comprised of plastic-tubes that are affixed to mechanical-pumps that are then inserted into the shoulders of patients who have undergone surgery for a condition called Shoulder Arthroscopy. Shoulder Arthroscopy is a particular type of surgical procedure that involves the use of a tiny camera (an arthroscope) that, via a small incision, is inserted to assist in the examination and/or repair of the tissues of the patient’s shoulder joint. The Pain-Pump works by pumping pain-medicine to the shoulder of the patient. ARE THERE ANY POSSIBLE HEALTH RELATED RISKS? Pain-Pumps have been specifically linked to a medical condition called Post-Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). PAGCL is a condition that can be far worse than the actual ailment(s) that the relevant surgery was intended to cure. PAGCL can be defined as a progressive loss of cartilage of the Glenohumeral Joint: namely, the joint that joins the arm and the shoulder together. The arm bone is connected to the joint and is covered with articular cartilage. The cartilage allows the shoulder joint to move smoothly. When this cartilage is damaged or destroyed, however, the arm cannot move as easily as it should. Patients may experience a significantly reduced range of motion, as well as significant pain. Contained within the American Journal of Sports Medicine - and also presented in July 2008 at a meeting of the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine - were the results of a project that studied the extent to which cartilage damage had resulted from a variety of concentrations of the specific pain-medicines that are generally present in Pain-Pumps. A total of 152 patients took part in the trial, of which 12 were found to be suffering from symptoms of PAGCL. Significantly, all of those affected had been using Pain-Pumps that delivered two particular pain-medicines: Epinephrine and Bupivacaine. Upon reviewing persuasive evidence that demonstrated serious destruction of - and damage to - the cartilage of certain patients, a recommendation was reached that the use of at least some medicines delivered by Pain-Pumps should be halted. WHAT ARE THE SPECIFIC HEALTH RELATED RISKS? The most serious risk is: Post-Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL) If you have experienced this specific side-effect after using a Pain-Pump, or if you have a loved one who has suffered after using Pain-Pumps, you may have a claim for legal compensation. Contact the Mulligan Law Firm for superior legal representation. For more information on Pain-Pumps, see the following links: In all personal injury cases, it is extremely important that measures be taken promptly to preserve evidence, to investigate the case in question, and to enable physicians, attorneys, or other expert witnesses to thoroughly evaluate any injuries. If you or a loved one or friend is injured and may have a potential legal claim, call The Mulligan Law Firm now at 1-866-LAW-0001 (Extension 245). The initial consultation is FREE of charge, and if we agree to accept your case, we will work on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary award or recovery of funds. You may have a valid claim and be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but a lawsuit must be filed before the statute of limitations expires. Do not delay! If you delay, and the statute of limitations time period expires, you may lose all your rights to file any claim for compensation of any kind. If you are not sure or need additional help, please fill out our form on this website or call us for help at 1-866-LAW-0001 (1-866-529-0001) (Extension 245) or email us at
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This e-mail address is being protected from spambots; you need JavaScript enabled to view it. A member of our firm will call you as soon as possible to help you determine the possibility of filing a potential claim. For a FREE, no-obligation consultation with an experienced attorney regarding cases of personal injury and wrongful death, please submit our potential case intake form on this website for a free evaluation of your situation. We will respect the confidentiality of your information to the fullest extent. Form submissions are relayed to us through our highly secure servers.
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