What is neuropathy?
Nerve damage is often referred to as neuropathy.  The word neuropathy is derived from two Latin terms:  “neuro” referring to the nerve, and “pathy” indicating disease.  Peripheral neuropathy is a condition involving the nerves outside the central nervous system, mainly in the arms and legs.
The majority of the peripheral nerves are responsible for [...]

Injuries from cold therapy can include nerve damage, chronic pain, and visible skin abrasions, such as frost bite.  In fact, the Journal of Athletic Training noted several cases of nerve injury in athletes caused by cryotherapy.  Symptoms of nerve damage include pain, sensitivity, numbness, tingling or prickling, or a burning sensation in the affected area.  [...]

Commonly used to reduce swelling after surgery, ice therapy is a key part of the treatment process.  However, the method and application of ice varies – from homemade ice packs to expensive cryotherapy devices.  Though they appear functionally similar, one can result often result in further, more serious damage.  While ice bags provide limited cooling, [...]

Recently, reports have been circulating about skin injuries and nerve damage as a result of cold therapy devices.  If cold therapy devices are used too long, or at too cold of a temperature, it can result in serious injuries such as nerve damage, chronic pain, or frost bite.  With little or no instruction or warnings, [...]

Based in Texas, our firm has provided dedicated legal advocacy throughout the United States since 1992.  Even though your cryotherapy injury occurred in another state, you are not required to hire local attorneys.  Our law firm specializes in ice pack injuries, and accepts cases from all over the United States.  We work tirelessly to hold [...]

Cold therapy devices are typically prescribed by doctors after certain surgical procedures to minimize pain and swelling and encourage mobility.  A cold therapy device is used by placing the pad on the affected area and filling the ice chest with ice and water, allowing the pump to circulate cold water through the tubes and into [...]

If cold therapy devices are used too long, or at too cold of a temperature, it can result in serious injuries such as nerve damage, chronic pain, or frost bite.  With little or no instruction or warnings, patients may subject the skin and underlying nerves to very cold temperatures for extended periods of time.  Since [...]

Frostbite occurs when the skin and body tissue are subjected to icy temperatures and freeze.  Signs and symptoms of frostbite include: prickly or itching sensations; red, white, gray, or yellow skin color; skin texture that becomes hard or waxy-looking; cold or burning feelings; numbness; joint and muscle stiffness; and blistering.
Frostbite occurs in several stages. The [...]

Cold therapy ice machines are commonly used to address post-surgical inflammation or swelling.  However, these devices were not equipped with proper safety information or controls.  Temperature monitors and emergency shut-off switches were not incorporated, resulting in long-term exposure to frigid temperatures. 
In addition, the devices contained insufficient directions and inadequate safety controls, causing serious injuries such [...]

Cold therapy devices, also known as cryotherapy units or ice therapy machines, are commonly used to address post-surgical inflammation or swelling.  Unfortunately, these devices were not equipped with proper safety information or controls.  Temperature monitors were not incorporated, resulting in dangerously frigid temperatures.  In addition, without an emergency shut-off switch, patients experienced long-term exposure to [...]