Wrong Sized Screw

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My brother recently fell at work and fractured his medial condyle. Ortho placed a screw, and post op developed numbness and pain, felt like something was "hard"...this is 3 weeks ago. Cast came off and X-ray done showing screw went through medial condyle and palpable on other side. Arm still numb and painful, Doctor's attitude different after he saw the X-ray and now reccomending physical therapy apparently hoping improves. Any legal recourse?

[Angawdd]

Jay,

It sounds like there is potential malpractice for the physician to insert the wrong size screw.  However,  it is unlikely a qualified medical malpractice attorney will take the case without permanent injuries.

Very truly yours,

Paul D. Friedman, M.A., Ph.D., J.D.