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If you or a loved one had hip replacement surgery and are experiencing certain side effects like metal poisoning or the need for a second revision surgery, you may be entitled to financial compensation from the manufacturer. Call us today to get the facts. Call Toll Free 1-866-777-2557 or fill out our online contact form below and an Oregon Hip Replacement Lawyer will get back to you as soon as possible. This is a free, no obligation consultation. There are no legal fees unless we make a recovery for you. Time is limited, so please call today. Hip Replacement Lawyer Oregon
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The Pain and Suffering of Those with Metal Hip Replacements that Fail
Hip replacement surgery has the potential to improve a patient’s quality of life in many ways. Often, this type of surgery is a last resort for those who have had failed attempts at less invasive forms of treatment, and this procedure is able to relieve the suffering of chronic joint pain. Despite the relative success of this surgery, there are still complications associated with the procedure.
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The average lifespan for a hip replacement implant is around 15 to 20 years. Historically, older individuals made up the highest percentage of hip replacement patients, and these implants lasted long enough to carry them through the rest of their lives. However, younger patients are increasingly having a hip replacement done, and they often face revision surgery down the road to repair or replace worn-out, broken devices.
Hip implants come in several different designs, and they are constructed from a combination of plastic, metal, and ceramic components. Certain designs have a higher risk of failure and complications, and metal-on-metal implants have demonstrated the greatest risk of side effects. Many of these metal implants have been recalled by top manufacturers in the industry, and thousands of patients have filed lawsuits seeking compensation for damages caused by the devices.
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Side Effects of a Failed Metal Hip Replacement
Metal-on-metal hip systems were marketed as being more durable and less prone to breakage as compared to other hip replacement designs. Unfortunately, post-market research and consumer reports have shown that this is not the case. In fact, studies have shown that metal implants have the highest risk of failure out of all hip implant configurations.
The National Joint Registry of England and Wales reported in 2012 that after five years, 6.2% of metal-on-metal hips will fail. These failure rates were the highest in female patients and those who had a metal implant with a head larger than 36 millimeters.
Other complications and risks associated with the use of metal hip replacements include:
• Metallosis (metal poisoning)
• Dislocation and loosening of the implant
• Tissue necrosis
• Osteolysis
• Infection
• Increased pain, swelling, and inflammation
When a metal hip replacement fails, patients typically need to undergo revision surgery to remove the damaged prosthesis and have a new implant installed. This surgery is more complicated than the original replacement surgery, and patients face a higher risk of complications occurring during and after the procedure.
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The pain and suffering that is experienced by patients with a failed metal-on-metal hip implant has prompted the filing of thousands of lawsuits against the manufacturers of the devices. In these cases, patients claim that they were misled about the dangers associated with metal implants, and the companies involved did not take adequate safety precautions before marketing the device to the public.
We are also investigating cases involving:
DePuy ASR Hip Recall
DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuit
Wright Conserve Hip Cup
Wright Conserve Plus Lawsuit
Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant
Smith & Nephew R3 Acetabular System
Wright Profemur Z Hip Replacement
Stryker Hip Replacement Lawsuit
Metallosis
Cobalt Poisoning
Chromium Poisoning
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