Landerman

This is an appeal from a judgment of the Superior Court of Sutter County based on a defense verdict of a jury in an action brought by plaintiff to recover damages for injuries alleged to have been sustained by her as the result of the malpractice and negligence of defendants.

Plaintiff, as a patient of defendant Doctor James Hamilton, entered the Fremont Hospital for corrective surgery involving removal of the cervix and a tissue buildup in a “banjo string” at the opening of the vaginal vault. Preoperative examination by Doctor Hamilton disclosed no abnormalities of her upper and lower extremities. The operation was performed under general anesthesia. Plaintiff regained consciousness and immediately complained of severe pain in her legs and hips. This pain continued during her stay in the hospital from August 10 to August 28, 1960, and thereafter. She was seen by Doctor Hamilton concerning these pains and he directed certain exercises which brought no relief. She consulted another doctor in the area at which time X-rays were taken. The pains were not relieved. Finally, she went to the University of California Hospital about November 15 *784 where she was treated hut the pain…