Undiagnosed fractures/Scaphoid Fractures

A common fracture that can go undiagnosed is a scaphoid fracture in the wrist. A small fracture, but due to the overt pressure that is placed on the wrist in everyday life, missing a break can have profound effects on a patient, especially if the patient undertakes manual labour.
If you think you may have a medical negligence claim involving undiagnosed fractures, contact us today.
Fractures of this nature can be misdiagnosed by doctors as:
"There is a period of time after the fracture in which action must be taken by doctors."
Melanie Lidstone-Land | Head of Medical Negligence and Personal Injury
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The human body is a remarkable machine, and even with a break in a bone, the body will start to heal it. This can cause complications as the bone may heal in the wrong place. This can result in permanent:
Therefore, quick and decisive action by medical staff is important in diagnosing the fracture and then correcting the break as soon as possible. If you have suffered from a missed fracture then you could be entitled to compensation. Contact one of our specialist medical/clinical negligence solicitors at Swain & Co Solicitors today and we can assist you in every step of the way in bringing a claim for the damages that you deserve.