Fw: Suction susp. inserts for post surgical preparatoty prosthesis

Fw: Suction susp. inserts for post surgical preparatoty prosthesis

JAMES M MCCOY

8/18/2000

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From: JAMES M MCCOY < <Email Address Redacted> >
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Date: Thu, 17 Aug 2000 22:00:00 -0500
Subject: Suction susp. inserts for post surgical preparatoty prosthesis
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Hello everyone,

I have been retained as an expert witness in an ongoing lawsuit against
an individual/company who provided a preparatory trans tibial prosthesis
to an elderly male in a rehab hospital just days after amputation. The
elderly male had a long history of P.V.D., had suffered a minor stroke on
the contralateral side, had polio as child, heart disease, thin fragile
skin, and was a lifetime smoker. I have never met this individual or the
individual that provided the preparatory prosthesis. All of this
information was obtained from clinical records. The preparatory
prosthesis utilized an Iceross type suction suspension insert with a
locking device. The distal end of the residual limb developed sores soon
after wearing the preparatory prosthesis and a secondary amputation to
trans femoral level was done approximately 2-3 weeks later. I am
requesting ANY information that supports my testimony that this method of
suspension was inappropriate and that a competent prosthetist would not
have provided it and would have informed the prescribing physician that
this individual was not a candidate for a prosthesis just days after the
initial amputation surgery. So far,I have been unsuccessful in obtaining
any documentation from manufacturers of these type inserts that states
they are not appropriate for post surgical use on individuals with thin
fragile skin, compromised circulation/healing, etc. The general response
has been there is no need for documentation, because it is common
knowledge. I would also appreciate any opinions agreeing or disagreeing
with my testimony and whether or not I have permission to use your
comments, names and credentials when testifying. The defendants attorney
is attempting to disqualify me as an expert, because I am not a
physician; therefore, can not provide expert opinions on medical care
(providing prosthetic services). ANY comments would be appreciated.

Thanks for your help!!

James M. Mc Coy, C.P.,L.P.