Dr. Greg Vigna, national mid-urethral sling attorney states, “The author must have had some concerns regarding the stiffness of the Altis device and some perceived belief that it rolls or buckles after implantation. These devices are intended to lay flat.” What did the sheep study show?: “The structurally stiffer Altis sling had decreased tissue integration [...]
“CONCLUSION: Among infants undergoing therapeutic hypothermia, perinatal arterial ischemic stroke typically occurs with concurrent hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy pattern brain injury,” states Fernando F. Gonzalez, MD, Professor of Pediatrics, University of California San Francisco. What did Dr. Gonzalez report in Pediatric Research in the 2024 article “Perinatal arterial ischemic stroke diagnosed in infants receiving therapeutic hypothermia for [...]
“We represent the Estate of Betty Bell, deceased, who we allege was not provided the standard of care by the University of Chicago for a severe hospital-acquired pressure injury to her sacrum. We expect hospitals to take care of serious bedsores in-house, as discharging the injured to nursing homes is unsafe and not supported by [...]
“Across the United States, patients are suffering hospital acquired decubitus ulcers with African Americans most at risk. Compared with Whites, rates of sepsis and death is higher for African Americans,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national malpractice attorney, Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. What did the authors of “Outcomes of Pressure Ulcer Injuries Classified [...]
Dr. Greg Vigna, personal injury attorney, Board-Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, states, “This article is important because it goes directly to the important decisions related to reconstructive limb salvage procedures versus amputation at the desired level to maintain as much residual mobility as possible.” Read Dr. Christopher Crowe’s article: “Prosthetic and orthotic options for [...]
“The type of debridement should align with the treatment goals when managing a patient with a serious Stage III or Stage IV decubitus ulcer. Salvageable patients who desire flap closure require a debridement designed to get the wound ready for reconstructive surgery. That is best provided by the plastic surgeon,” states Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national [...]
“Clearly, this research supports the consideration of treatment phases and milestones of a complex treatment concept," states Reto Wettstein, MD, Plastic Surgeon, University Hospital, Basel, Switzerland. Dr. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national bed sore attorney, Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, explains, “The conclusion made by authors of the study support the cost-effectiveness of reconstruction of [...]
Raw milk and sprouts pose increasing risks of Listeria and other pathogens, contributing to outbreaks that highlight weaknesses in U.S. food supply practices 38 people hospitalized and 12 dead is a reminder that the US Food Supply has weak points, such as producers and distributors that are insufficiently cleaning, monitoring, and educating workers.” — Greg [...]
“The Food and Drug Administration has flagged over 80,000 injuries caused by spinal cord stimulator (SCS), making them the 3rd most flagged medical device," states Dr. Wayne K. Cheng, MD, Loma Linda Orthopedics Spine. Greg Vigna, MD, JD, national product liability attorney and neurological injury attorney, comments, “Lead migrations cause neurological injury or injuries to [...]
“Of particular concern is the increasing incidence of healthcare associated endocarditis, which accounts for 7% to 29% of endocarditis cases seen at tertiary care hospitals. This trend parallels the increasing use of central venous catheters,” states Dr. Michael Chrissoheris, MD. What did Dr. Chrissoheris report in his article, “Endocarditis Complicating Central Venous Catheter Bloodstream Infections: [...]
