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right knee amputation

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Ozman1993
Ozman1993

I have had 4 surgeries in 11 months. I fell last August and had to have my patella reattached. I got 2 infections 2 weeks after each surgery, that ended up MRSA. there was packing left in my knee after the 1st surgery that was sitting on top of my femur, tibia, and patella for 5 months. the doctor nor the hospital took any arrays or MRI to see exactly what damage the packing and MRSA did to my knee. the packing came through my 18 inch scar and was draining continuously. I went to my infection disease doctor and when he saw what was going on, he called my surgeon and demanded that he go in and remove everything that was put in during the last 4 surgeries. my SED rate and white blood count was very high but went to normal 2 weeks after surgery. 3 weeks later my knee was looking up and ,would not stand the pain. the doctor finally sent me for a bone scan and MRI. it cane back as osteomyeltis and I went to emory u university where the head surgeon on suggested amputation. my doctor went on vacations after each surgery and it would always take weeks to see him a nd even when I did, his only suggestion was to do more clean out surgeries. my attornees is looking at the medical reports but if he can't find a doctor that I went to over the LAST 6 months to call it packing that's in the pictures, then he won't take the case. the only exray that I had was May 25, 2017 which was way to late to save my leg. I can't find anyone to help me now as the hospital and doctor want return my calls. when emory recommended amputation, everyone scattered. very scared and confused. anyone with suggestions please let me know. thanks to everyone that took time to read my horror story.

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  • cheryl86544
    cheryl86544 Ozman1993

    Posted

    I'm so sorry to hear about this.  What an awful time for you.  Any time you want to vent I can offer emotional support.  On the legal aspect  I can't help

    • Ozman1993
      Ozman1993 cheryl86544

      Posted

      thank you Chery,

      I will take you up on a place to vent, that's for sure. I just wish someone could definitely look at the pictures of the foreignmatter coming out of my knee and tell me what it is. do you know who I could distribute them to to try and get some identicatoo ? I've got 100^s of ahots that can be looked at?

  • jenny80029
    jenny80029 Ozman1993

    Posted

    How terrible for you, and indeed a nightmare. I would get some psychological support , for example counselling, to help you through this time as your emotions are bound to be all over the place. Anyone would appreciate your distress, I am sure, however someone trained in trauma recovery would be best placed to give you support at this time. There must be organisations who can help amputees, as it is a well recognised situation. Hopefully the case will be taken up.
  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 Ozman1993

    Posted

    What a horrible predicament. I can relate to the infection and having to have the hardware removed but the rest of it is beyond my comprehension. As far as attorneys, see if you can find someone with both medical and law degrees. They aren't plentiful but do exist. I know one in Springfield No. His name is Brad Bradshaw. That might be a place to start. Right now lifting you up in prayers is about all I can do. If something else surfaces, ill get back to you. Believe me, after 11 surgeries on my knee/leg I have both sympathy and empathy for you.

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