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Have you experienced complications after hip surgery? If you or a loved one have a metal-on-metal hip replacement, you may have cause for concern. Metal-on-metal implants account for one-third of the 250,000+ hip replacements each year. When defective, these implants can shed particles into the body, causing serious problems like metal poisoning or metallosis. Explore our lawsuits against orthopedic manufacturers below.

Wright Medical Technologies

The defective design of Conserve & Profemur Wright implants has caused hundreds of revision surgeries and over two hundred complaints filed with the FDA.

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Exactech Orthopedics

Patients implanted with defective Exactech hip and knee devices may experience pain, infection, injury, bone tissue loss, and may also require revision surgery.

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Stryker Hips

Stryker recalled its Rejuvenate, ABG II, and Accolade TMZF hip systems after they showed signs of corrosion. The LFIT V40 Head is also speculated to cause the same issues.

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J&J's DePuy

Thousands of people implanted with Johnson & Johnson's DePuy metal-on-metal hip replacement devices have filed lawsuits against the manufacturer after being injured from painful complications and problems.

What Causes Hip Replacement Failure?

Metal-on-metal hip implants are prone to breakage caused by the friction of their metallic parts rubbing against each other. This design defect leads to wear which results in debris being discharged into the joint. These tiny metal particles can contaminate a patient’s bloodstream and cause tissue necrosis, a condition known as metallosis and referred to commonly as metal toxicity.

Symptoms of a Defective Hip Replacement

Hip, leg, or groin pain
Swelling around the hip joint
Impaired kidney function
Hearing or vision impairments
Skin rashes
Grinding, squeaking, and popping sounds from the hip joint
Thyroid problems, including general discomfort, fatigue, and weight gain
Feelings of depression
Cardiomyopathy, a condition that weakens and enlarges the heart muscle

What should I do if I have a faulty hip replacement?

1. Talk to your doctor. If you start to experience pain or instability around your hip replacement, there’s a chance your hip device could be defective. Your first priority should always be your health and safety: take note of your symptoms and discuss them with your doctor.

2. Have an experienced attorney review your case. The attorneys at Pope McGlamry are experts in hip replacement lawsuits and have delivered significant compensation for their clients. Contact us today and we’ll get started on your free case evaluation.

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Is There a Statute of Limitations on Hip Replacement Cases?

As with many product liability cases, there is a statute of limitations on hip replacement cases. This means there is a limited time period within which a lawsuit must be filed after the alleged hip implant injury occurred. This period can vary from state to state and can be impacted by other related laws, so it’s important to reach out to an experienced attorney to discuss your legal options.

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Our experienced hip law firm offers confidential & free case reviews to discuss your unique situation. If you or a loved one has been injured by a complication related to a defective hip implant, please contact our legal team as soon as possible.

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Michael L. McGlamry

N. Kirkland Pope