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Surgery Complications Shatter Patient’s Recovery (Image Credits: Flickr)
Las Vegas — A Clark County woman claims in a recent lawsuit that negligence after back surgery left her paralyzed and an encounter with a physical therapist turned into a sexual assault at affiliated medical facilities.[1]
Surgery Complications Shatter Patient’s Recovery
Elective back surgery took a devastating turn for Lisa Fielder, 56, when hospital staff allegedly mishandled her post-operative care. Admitted to Spring Valley Hospital on February 2, 2024, for lumbar decompression and fusion, Fielder expected relief from back issues. Instead, nursing personnel failed to adhere to spinal precautions during repositioning and transfers. This negligence reportedly necessitated a second surgery and resulted in permanent paralysis, confining her mostly to bed.[1]
Her attorney, Ryan Saldanha of SOS Injury Lawyers, described the impact during a recent interview. “Lisa is paralyzed, so her life will never be the same,” he stated. Fielder spent nearly two weeks at Spring Valley Hospital before transfer to Valley Health Specialty Hospital for rehabilitation on February 14, 2024. The lawsuit, a 71-page filing in District Court last month, accuses the facilities of medical malpractice.[1]
Rehab Visit Turns into Alleged Assault
The very next day at the rehabilitation center, Fielder faced what court documents describe as an unsolicited advance. Around 4 p.m. on February 15, 2024, a physical therapist…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-09 22:52:00
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