Dozens of consumers have reported broken leg injuries from wearing Skechers Shapeups toning shoes. Leg fracture injures from Skechers Shape-ups result from either losing balance and falling while wearing toning shoes, or stress fractures from repeated daily wear. Depending on the location and severity of a fracture injury, recovery from a broken leg from Skechers Shape-ups can take months and may require one or more surgeries, physical therapy, and other rehabilitation. The bone must heal in the proper position and during recovery, the injured person may be confined to a bed or chair, disrupting daily life activities, including walking and driving a vehicle.
Broken Leg Fall Injuries
The four bones of the leg, the femur, the patella, the tibia, and the fibula are susceptible to fracture in a fall. Because toning shoes create an unstable walking environment, injuries may result from falls on hard, flat surfaces, soft surfaces, on dirt, grass, sand, and on steps and stairs. Injuries often occur at joints, including the hip, the knee, and the ankle.
Broken Leg Symptoms
Sometimes, it is very obvious when a bone fracture in the leg occurs. A fracture in the femur (thighbone) is typically obvious because of the force needed to break the strongest bone in the human body. Fractures to the fibia (shinbone) and fibula may be less evident. The major symptoms of a broken leg include:
- Severe pain
- Bruising
- Swelling
- Tenderness
- Shortening of affected leg
- Deformity.
Broken Leg Treatment
Treatment for a broken leg will be determined by your treating doctor, based on multiple factors. Some fractures, such as a tibial shaft fracture, may be treated with a long leg cast. If the facture caused displacement or angulation, surgery may be required to realign and secure the bone. For injuries in the knee and ankle joints, plates and screws may be used for fixation. An external fixator may be used for more severe open fractures. For severe fractures where there is little likelihood of restoring 100% function, ankle fusion can restore a stable walking platform. With any leg fracture injury, prompt medical treatment is necessary to facilitate healing. Delay in seeing a doctor could result in improper healing, arthritis, infection and other complications.
What To Do Following a Broken Leg Injury
If you suspect you or your child has suffered a possible leg fracture, visit your doctor, trauma center or hospital emergency room as soon as possible for an evaluation. If you suffered your broken leg while wearing Skechers Shape-ups or another toning shoe, be sure to tell your doctor about this so that the cause of your injury can be documented. You should also speak with a Skechers Shape-ups injury lawyer about your rights to compensation in a lawsuit. You may be entitled to compensation, including medical expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Skechers Shape-Ups Broken Leg Lawsuits – Free Consultation
The defective product attorneys at Estey Bomberger have successfully handled a wide variety of product liability claims, from household appliances to BBQ grills to medical devices. We are currently representing numerous individuals who have suffered a broken leg while wearing Skechers Shape-ups. If you have broke your leg while wearing Shape-ups, we would like to hear from you. Contact us through our case evaluation request form or call us anytime at (800)925-0723. All inquiries are confidential.