Orthopedic medicine is a branch of medicine which is concerned with the functioning and treatment of bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles.  Rhode Island Orthopedic Specialists use a wide variety of techniques to address these conditions. Essentially, orthopedic medicine is the medicine of moving parts!

Issues in Rhode Island Orthopedic Negligence include failure to diagnose and improper treatment .

Here at Mandell, Schwartz & Boisclair, our firm consults with orthopedists and radiologists in various fields who are able to help us put the pieces of a complicated orthopedic case into focus.

Injuries created or made worse by orthopedic malpractice can be quite serious and may affect you the rest of your life. These injures include:

• Damages to the shoulder, neck, back, wrist, knee, ankle and feet

• Torn ACLs, Meniscus, Labrum and Rotator Cuff

• Breaks or Radial Fractures
• Tendon Injuries and  / or Bursities

Some of the types of possible orthopedic malpractice that the law office of Mandell, Schwartz & Boisclair are qualified to handle include:

• Failure to properly set broken bones or to obtain proper alignment of a fracture

• Surgical errors causing nerve damage

• Surgery at the wrong level of the spine

• Errors during repairs of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

• Errors during hip or knee replacement surgery

• Surgical errors in foot surgery

Because Medical Malpractice Cases - including  Rhode Island Orthopedic Negligence - are complex and time-consuming, it is important to seek early legal advice from knowledgeable attorneys.  We offer a free initial consultation.  We will provide a thorough assessment of whether we believe you have a valid claim for orthopedic negligence.  When the case moves forward, we will work with Rhode Island medical and financial experts to build a complete picture of your injuries and your financial losses, and make settlement demands to the responsible parties. We will continue to advocate on your behalf for reasonable and fair compensation.