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Arachnoiditis

There are several important connectors that run through the nervous system, allowing the performance of important functions that are controlled by the brain. The arachnoid, one of the three meninges that affect major nervous system functions, can cause significant pain and suffering if an accident should cause it to become damaged. Physicians and other medical professionals are charged with preserving our health, but a thoughtless treatment option or surgical mistake can lead to arachnoiditis, the inflammation of the arachnoid membrane.

If you have suffered because of a physician’s negligence, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., at 800-346-5529 to learn more about your legal options today.

Causes of Arachnoiditis

Arachnoiditis is notable for the extreme pain that it can cause an individual who is afflicted. It may, in its more advanced states, cause nerves to stick to each other, producing intense sensations of pain. In addition to this kind of suffering, those who have arachnoiditis may also experience a loss of feeling in their extremities and diminished control of lower body functions. The following may contribute to the development of arachnoiditis:

  • Chemical reactions
  • Abuse or trauma to the spine
  • Surgical complications
  • Infection

Treatments available for this debilitating condition are only modestly effective for anything beyond the momentary relief of symptoms. Although invasive surgical options are available, these procedures are costly and are inconsistently successful.

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If you have developed this condition because of a surgeon’s mistakes or because of the pursuit of an inappropriate course of treatment, a civil lawsuit may be appropriate. For more information regarding your rights as a patient, contact the New Jersey medical malpractice lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A., by calling 800-346-5529 today.