Tucson Podiatry Malpractice Lawyers
A doctor of podiatric medicine (DPM) is not an M.D., but is licensed to treat foot problems and perform foot surgeries.
Podiatric surgeries are typically performed in a podiatrist's office rather than in a hospital or outpatient surgery center. Should errors occur or surgical complications arise, the risk to the patient is much greater compared to surgeries performed in a hospital.
The Risk of Infection
Outside a hospital setting, infection is always a risk. If a post-operative infection sets in after foot surgery and isn't treated properly, the patient may need additional surgeries. Extreme cases can result in the amputation of toes, the foot or the entire leg.
Podiatry malpractice can also result in nerve damage, drop foot and other consequences that may be much worse than the problem the surgery was intended to solve.
Sometimes podiatrists will perform multiple or unnecessary surgeries without first exploring other treatments that are less risky to the patient.
Representing Victims of Podiatry Malpractice
At Kinerk, Beal, Schmidt, Dyer & Sethi in Tucson, our attorneys represent clients in podiatric negligence claims, including those involving mismanagement of post operative infection, and use of improper instrumentation and technique.
Podiatrists treat a range of foot conditions, ranging from ingrown toe nails and nail fungus to hammer toes, bunions, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs and foot ulcers caused by diabetes.
Just as in other areas of medical malpractice, we work with a medical expert who will review your medical record and offer their expert opinion on whether or not malpractice occurred.
If so, we will vigorously pursue financial compensation for the full extent of the damages you have suffered. To learn more, please contact us to arrange a free consultation about your case.
