Stryker Hip Recall Lawyer Bloomington MN - Stryker Hip Replacement Lawyer Bloomington MN
If you or a loved one have received a Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Replacement, Stryker ABG II Hip Replacement, or a Stryker LFIT Anatomic V40 Femoral Head, and are experiencing problems, you may be entitled to compensation from the manufacturer. Call today to get the facts. Call Toll Free 1-866-777-2557 for a free no obligation consultation or use our online contact form below and a
Bloomington MN Hip Replacement Lawyer will get back to you quickly. The call is free and there are no up-front legal charges. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if you get paid. Call now.
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Stryker Orthopaedics has warned that use of these medical devices may lead to corrosion and fretting. Some patients may experience Metallosis (metal poisoning) and require corrective surgery and hospitalization. A simple test can be administered to determine whether or not you have elevated metal levels in your blood.
Some complications to watch for include:
- Fractured or broken implants
- Joint dislocation
- Metallosis
- Implant corrosion
- Allergic responses
- Swelling in hip or groin area
- Sudden onset of pain
Please call us now to discuss your legal options.
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We are also accepting cases involving:
- DePuy ASR
- DePuy Pinnacle
- Wright Conserve Hip Cup
- Wright Conserve Plus
- Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant
- Smith & Nephew R3 Acetabular System
- Wright Profemur Z Hip Replacement
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FAQ
Cormet Hip Resurfacing System
Hip replacements have existed in some form for over 100 years. The traditional version replaces the entire ball joint at the top of the femur, along with the inner part of the hip socket. But in the 1990s, doctors began to experiment with ways to achieve the benefits of hip replacement without removing as much healthy bone. There are benefits to conserving as much bone as possible, since this reduces negative effects like reduced range of motion, and makes it easier to replace the artificial joint at some later point, if that becomes necessary. For this reason resurfacing systems are typically recommended for younger and more active patients who are more likely to need a revision in the future.
While the surgery to resurface a hip removes less bone that a traditional hip replacement, it is actually a more difficult surgery and takes special skill to perform correctly.
Out of the ten hip resurfacing systems that exist, Cormet is one of the three that have been approved by the FDA. All three of these systems are metal on metal and use chrome and cobalt. They differ slightly in the methods they use to attach the implant to the bone, with CHR using a titanium plasma-sprayed outer surface to attach the implant to the acetabulum. They also differ in how long they have existed, with CHR being newer than others and having less of a track record.
All metal-on-metal implants come with the danger of wear, and the resulting metal particles in the joint area and in the bloodstream. These particles can cause irritation and toxicity to the surrounding tissue, even causing the tissue to grow dangerous “pseudotumors.” While the particles are microscopic, they can accumulate over time until they form a visible black sludge. They can also enter the bloodstream and cause metal toxicity, known as metallosis. This can cause system-wide symptoms including psychological and cognitive problems.
Currently, it is not clear whether any of the resurfacing systems are safer or significantly less prone to wear. Randomized controlled trials have not been done to prove which is best, and so doctors typically rely on their clinical experience to choose one. There is no existing metal-on-metal hip that does not come with the danger of metal particle accumulation. Lawsuits have been brought against the maker of this product, and customers should be wary of having it implanted.
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