Case Background

Donna Gecewicz filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against Orthopedic Associates of Middletown, P.C., and Dr. Thomas Larson. The complaint was filed on October 5, 2021. The return date was set for June 15, 2021. Gecewicz secured extensions to the statute of limitations in late September and October 2020. Attorney Stephanie Z. Roberge of Kennedy, Johnson, Schwab & Roberge, LLC, represented the plaintiff. The lawsuit arose from a knee replacement surgery performed on July 5, 2018.

Cause

Dr. Thomas Larson performed a total right knee arthroplasty on Gecewicz. The procedure allegedly involved several technical errors. The femoral and tibial components were placed with excessive valgus angulation. The components were poorly aligned, causing excessive flexion. The surgical site preparation was not adequate. Dr. Larson failed to notice the malalignment and its risks. He did not use safe and accepted surgical techniques. These missteps formed the core of the negligence claim.

Injury

Post-surgery, Gecewicz experienced chronic knee pain and instability. She struggled to walk and bear weight on the leg. The malalignment caused significant physical dysfunction. Emotional distress also followed the physical symptoms. Her mobility declined, and daily life became more difficult. A second surgery, a revision arthroplasty, became necessary. The injuries were ongoing and likely permanent. Gecewicz’s ability to enjoy activities and maintain independence had been severely affected.

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