56-year-old woman receives £750K after failed hip replacement surgery

In 2012, our client, a 56-year-old lorry driver, had suffered with pain in her right hip for several months. In May of that year, she was referred for investigation and an MRI of her pelvis found that she had advanced osteoarthritic changes.  

On 11th February 2013, the client underwent a right total hip replacement, with the hope that it would ease the pain she was experiencing. However, following the surgery, the client suffered ongoing pain and lack of mobility.  

Following multiple appointments and investigations, our client was told that the prosthesis used in her hip replacement surgery was oversized and she required revision surgery. The revision took place in June 2018.  

The Case 

Following the incident, we were approached by the client for legal representation, with Medical Negligence Solicitors, Francesca Paul and Amy Hughes taking on the case.  

Due to the alleged negligence, our client’s hip was badly damaged, leaving her with impingement of the hip, where the hip and socket don’t fit together properly. She also suffered damage to the abductor muscles and subsequent necrosis – this resulted in weakness, pain, clicking and metallosis, where there is a build-up of metal debris in the body.  

Unfortunately, our client’s injuries were permanent and could not be rectified with further surgical treatment. This meant that the client was unable to return to her work as a lorry driver.  

The Case Outcome 

Thanks to the hard work and diligence of our legal team, we were able to achieve a substantial compensation settlement for our client of £750,000, giving the client security for the future.  

Medical Negligence Solicitor, Francesca Paul commented. She said: