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I had a Birmingham hip replacement 6 years, ago.
It now has to be revised because of AVAL damage.
Is there a firm of solicitors acting for a group claim for Birmingham hip revision surgery because of AVAL damage?
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i had a bhr in 2003,after complaining about swelling and cicking in my hip i was told it was scar tissue and it was result of my operation. in 2008 and still complaining about it i was given a ultra sound scan,it was found my hip implant was surrounded by a fluid and metal shavings and my blood was infected with foreign matter from implant, also in my kidneys. i had a total hip replacement in feb 2008, i was told untill more people with this type of implant come forward nothing can done as regards to any claim
I too had a BHR in 2003 at the age of 48 and have had intermittent pain, clicking and mobility issues since – unable to run or walk for long periods due to pain. I had metalosis testing recently, after much insistence on my part and yes, both chromium and cobalt levels are elevated after all this time (9+ years now).
Recently I was diagnosed with Avascular necrosis in the head of the femur and am just biding my time whilst on pain killers constantly until the necrosis gets to the point where I will be forced to have revision surgery.
The reaction I got from my new (current) surgeon (the surgeon who implanted my prosthesis has retired), is that this is a common problem after BHR and therefore I am astounded that there is no organised group law suit/claim under way. I would be extremely interested to hear of any current claim underway in Australia, if anyone has any information, along with the name of the solicitors involved.
Hi Marion
I am not surprised by your story.
Really the surgeon who invented resurfacing didn’t think beyond his pocket book. You lop off the femoral head and then encase it in a shiny metal dome which releases metal ions toxic to the bone and body.
So then the remains of the femoral head dies. Hey presto avascular necrosis. No blood or nourishment to the bone so it dies.
Why am I not surprised?
Resurfacing is a solution to a problem that was better served with a Total Hip Replacement. The femur is not just some lump of metal to stuff into a ball and expect to live.
S&N are slippery buggers and are masters at PR. DePuy has taken the heat off them but it is going to fry them soon. Sadly we haven’t managed a class acton for S&N yet but their time will come.
Earl.