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Medical malpractice cases often turn on whether a provider responded appropriately to a patient\u2019s symptoms during postoperative care. Under New York law, healthcare professionals must adhere to accepted medical standards when evaluating signs of complications, including potential infections. As such, conflicting expert opinions on the standards of care can prevent the early dismissal of a claim, as shown in a recent New York opinion<\/a> issued in a medical malpractice case. If you have suffered harm due to inadequate medical treatment, you should speak with a skilled Syracuse medical malpractice attorney about your rights.<\/p>\n

The Case Setting<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is reported that the plaintiff underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee in March 2016 to correct an internal knee derangement. Following the surgery, the plaintiff received physical therapy at the defendant healthcare provider’s office and was treated by the individual defendant provider between March and August 2016. The plaintiff continued to experience pain and swelling in the affected leg over the course of several months.<\/p>\n

It is alleged that by May 2017, the plaintiff\u2019s symptoms had worsened, and he presented to a hospital with pain and swelling in the same leg. There, he was diagnosed with osteomyelitis, a serious bone infection. Treatment of the condition ultimately required a bone graft, among other interventions. The plaintiff then instituted a medical malpractice case against the providers responsible for his postoperative care, asserting that they negligently failed to evaluate and treat signs of infection, which caused or contributed to his injuries. Continue Reading \u203a<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Medical malpractice cases often turn on whether a provider responded appropriately to a patient\u2019s symptoms during postoperative care. Under New York law, healthcare professionals must adhere to accepted medical standards when evaluating signs of complications, including potential infections. 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