Pixabay BELLEVILLE — A couple is alleging an orthopedic surgeon and a nurse practitioner failed to properly diagnose the husband's elbow fractures which led to permanent disability and disfigurement. Robert Paul and Annette Paul filed a complaint Dec. 3 in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit for St. Clair County against Physician Services Corporation of Southern Illinois Inc., Craig Beyer, M.D., and Dana Trame, APRN-CNP alleging negligence. According to the complaint, Beyer and Trame are employed by Physician Services and provided care for Robert Paul for treatment of a fractured elbow on Oct. 25, 2018, and on Nov. 15, 2018. The Pauls allege in their suit that the defendants failed to "timely diagnose" his bilateral fractures which caused him to require other surgeries and to suffer "permanent bilateral contractures." They further allege Robert Paul has a permanent "five pound lifting restriction," and has suffered permanent pain, mental anguish and disfigurement. The plaintiffs claim they have also incurred medical expenses as a result of Robert Paul's treatments.