Arthritis from Hardware Following a Femur Fracture
As people age, their body slows down and changes in certain ways. One of the most common problems that impact the elderly is called arthritis. Unfortunately, arthritis is not only a disease of the elderly. It can also impact people who have suffered premature joint damage. This could occur following a femur fracture that someone may have experienced in an auto accident. According to statistics regarding California drivers that were published by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS):
- There were more than 3,300 car accidents in California that resulted in fatalities in 2016.
- These accidents led to more than 3,600 deaths, which means that some accidents led to more than one fatality.
- About one person was killed for every 100 million miles traveled by vehicles.
- Per 100,000 people in California, about 10 people were killed in 2016 in an auto accident.
These numbers show just how serious car accidents in California can be. Even for those who survive an auto accident, there are serious complications that could arise. One of these is arthritis which could develop following a femur fracture that was repaired using medical hardware.
What is Arthritis?
When people move their bones, this occurs at an area called a joint. A joint is an area where two different bones come together. The feeling of hard, bony surfaces moving across each other is uncomfortable. To prevent pain from happening, the joints are cushioned by a soft substance called cartilage. Over time, this cartilage may degrade. When this happens, the body loses the cushion between two bony surfaces. This leads to a grinding, frictional force that makes people feel discomfort and pain. It could also lead to mobility problems. This pain leads to inflammation which is called arthritis.
How Does Femur Fracture Hardware Cause Arthritis?
There are many different types of femur fractures, and some of these could develop from an auto accident. If the femur fracture has been displaced, it may need to have medical hardware implanted. This hardware helps to hold the bones still so that they can heal properly. Over time, as bones move up against the hardware, inflammation could develop. This inflammation can destroy the cartilage that gives the joint space its cushion. As this cartilage is destroyed, people start to develop arthritis. This could lead to mobility problems down the road.
Contact an Experienced Femur Fracture Attorney
When people develop arthritis after they have had a fracture repaired, it might not show up for years down the road. On the other hand, there are also serious complications that could arise immediately after the injury repair. Families could have questions about the accident. Families deserve to have these questions answered. For help, turn to a trusted bone fracture lawyer in Sacramento. Do not hesitate to ask for help because you and your family could be deserving of financial compensation.
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