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More Smith & Nephew BHR – MoM Problems Emerging each day
Comment received overnight:
I too have a Smith and Nephew hip resurfacing, my pain level on a scale of 10 is about a 9. It was done in February of 2008, I am scheduled for hip revision surgery this February first 2012.
I just had to have my right hip aspirated as build up with fluids.
My original surgeon wants nothing to do with me, so I am being referred to a revision specialist.
My cobalt level is around 60, and my chromium level is around 50.
According to the CAT scans and the MRI’s I have severe bone deterioration and muscle deterioration.
I think we should get a hold of our congressmen or representatives bring is the issue to their attention.
I have a lawyer out a new york that is been collecting my paperwork. There company is called Parker/Watchman/Also LLP. Their phone number is 516-466-6500. Call them they took down all my information and send me a packet, we have to stand together and do something about this, we can’t let Smith & Nephew get away with this.
Please feel free to email me at billygram@gmail.com.
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Hi Billy. I’m also from New York. My husband also had a Smith and Nephew Hip Resurfacing and is facing revision surgery in early 2012. Will send you an email.
Hi Billy,
I’ve just had my 5th surgery in 3 years Billy. I’ve had 2 failed Smith and Nephew resurfacings, a failed revision with a Smith and Nephew dysplasia cup. I now have 2 Total hips, Titanium/Polyethylene cups and Ceramic stems. I’m in recovery mode at the moment, my last surgery was just 2 weeks ago but I’m about to start the quest to find answers.
Barbara
Hi Babara
great to hear from you again! Two weeks ago – you poor thing! How are you coping? Some Christmas present!
Earl
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Billy you are right about communicating between lawyers and those of us that have had our quality of life turn into an ongoing nightmare, thankyou BHR.
You can reach me at
Howard Sadwin
I hope and pray that you regain strength and the will to get better. Just dealing with day to day issues re: hip is hard enough. I have been working along with others on gathering information, learning about the medical device world, including the FDA and their approval process, pre-emption, disclosure laws. The better prepared I, you and all others suffering, the more likely we will prevail in helping other people suffering with their hips by reaching out and letting people know they aren’t alone, the better chance we have at having laws changed so the quality of human life is first and the medical device manufacturers are second, and the better chance we will have seeing justice is properly served.
Respectfully
Howard Sadwin
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I have bi-lateral BRH by Smith & Nephew. When my first surgery was done, September 12th, 2006, my doctor said that they had not been approved by the FDA in the US but, that they were totally safe and being done in the UK with great results. Especially, for someone like me who was only 38 years old and suffering with severe Osteo Arthritis. Both hips were affected by A Vascular Necrosis. My surgeon said it was most likely due to being over-medicated with steroids as a child with Asthma. I had my second surgery on my left hip on January 13th, 2009. Today, I have pain in the left hip. Popping and pain on a regular basis. Should I be concerned? I am going to see my surgeon again soon. Could someone with any info contact me by e-mail. Thank you.
Hi Theresa
seems your surgeon bought into the big company bull shit. Most likely you have metallosis happening. Especially if you have pain.
Regards
Earl