Trouble Swallowing After Cervical Spine Surgery

Dysphagia Post Cervical Spine Surgery Complications Lawyer

There are people who need to have a cervical spinal surgery, to correct issues with their back after an accident or personal injury. Sometimes people come out of the anesthesia after this exact surgical procedure, and they are unable to swallow properly or at all. This is called postoperative oropharyngeal dysphagia. It is a common complication that can be the result of a medical malpractice claim for an anterior cervical spine surgery or ACSS.

People who have ACSS have an altered swallowing mechanics in their body. This injury needs to be carefully reviewed and analyzed by a surgeon, to determine what to do next to allow the person to start swallowing normally again. The sensation of being able to swallow is personal to each human. No two people will swallow the same, under the same conditions, but everyone on the planet needs to swallow to be able to eat and drink for nourishment.

There are many muscles involved in being able to swallow, and it is complicated to right this situation after a botched surgery for a cervical spine. The non-ability to swallow can occur directly after the surgery, or it can be delayed up to a month after the surgery is over.

Anterior Cervical Fusion and Disc Replacement Surgery Medical Malpractice

The anterior cervical fusion and disc replacement surgery can cause issues in swallowing after the surgery. When this occurs, it is often a case of medical malpractice. In these cases, you will want to initiate a lawsuit to get the money that you need in order to fully recover from these serious personal injuries. People who have this surgery need to be able to swallow normally, otherwise they will have issues and complications that can be related to choking.

Signs that a person is experiencing dysphagia after ACSS are:

• Increased aspiration
• Thickening of the pharyngeal wall
• Poor pharyngeal constriction
• Longer than usual transit time when swallowing
• Reduced hyoid displacement
• Wet or gurgle type of voice after swallowing
• More effort needed to chew or swallow food
• Food that starts to leak from the mouth
• Food gets stuck in the mouth
• Weight loss
• Dehydration and being unable to eat properly
• Aspiration pneumonia
• Embarrassing noises when eating
• Isolation from others and shame over the condition

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“Help, I Had a Cervical Spine Surgery and Now I Can’t Swallow!”

We are here to take your call on this issue and serious personal injury after a cervical spine surgery. You need to talk to an experienced lawyer, who can explain to you all of the relevant issues in this case. You can’t rely on anyone else right now. You need to be aligned with an attorney from our law office, who will be able to help you here with your claim for trouble swallowing after a cervical spine surgery.

We are able to initiate a lawsuit for you in this case, that would be consistent with the type of relief that you need. Your medical bills will start to pile up, and you will need immediate relief, which we can help you to acquire, but only when you give us a call today.

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We understand that you have personal injuries and damages that are related to your loss and surgical procedure. We are here for you and we can discuss the claim with you as a free second opinion. We can sit down with you and determine how your damages are recoverable for your personal injury. Our firm can give you time to converse with a lawyer, who is knowledgeable with a specialty in personal injuries after a cervical spinal procedure and surgery.

We understand that this is a difficult personal injury to heal from and recover from. That is why we are here for you right now when you give us a call. We are on your side, and we are your #1 resource for lawyers who can help with a claim for trouble swallowing after a cervical spine surgery. Isn’t it time to talk to an experienced attorney in Los Angeles, who can help you right now with your serious personal injury claim? Just give us a call today, we are here to discuss your case with you.

Can I Sue the Doctor for Trouble Swallowing After a Cervical Spine Surgery?

Yes, we can sue the doctor in this type of circumstance when you have trouble swallowing after a cervical spine surgical procedure. If you went under the anesthesia with no problems swallowing, and awoke after your surgical procedure with major issues swallowing, then there is reason to believe that your surgical procedure for your cervical spinal surgery is the reason for your personal injury.

When you have trouble swallowing after a cervical spine surgery, you need to call our office right away. Our Los Angeles case lawyers can file a lawsuit on your behalf, and our case attorneys in Los Angeles can sue to get you the money you deserve in consideration of these circumstances.

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If you have experienced trouble swallowing after a cervical spine surgery, then you need to give our law office a call. You can recover damages that are related to your personal injury, but that will only happen if you give us a call today. We are able to talk to you about your case, but act now, time is precious in starting this type of lawsuit.

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