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Detailed briefing for FDA on the complications of CoCr arthroprosthetic Metallosis – Dr Stephen Tower

December 10, 2019

Attached is the detailed briefing notes (PDF) for Dr Towers recent presentation to the FDA. Tower briefing to Raj Rao191110

Open Letter from Drs Tower & Bridges to Senator Murkowski

October 7, 2019

Background: The FDA recently announced two days of hearings of the Immunology Advisory Panel relating to the auto immune and …

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Dr Steve Tower update for Producers of the Netflix documentary – The Bleeding Edge

July 30, 2018

Dr. Towers update attached – you will need a PDF reader to view this file – click on the link …

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New hip resurfacing implant could lead to better outcomes for patients?

February 8, 2018

by Maxine Myers, Mr Martin Sayers (Digital Media Producer) 07 February 2018 Play video Surgeons are treating patients with a new type …

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A MAN DESTOYED: THE BIRMINGHAM HIP RESURFACING DISTASTER

January 29, 2018

  Randal L. Hoyt, 11 January 2018 This article is to expose the actions of an orthopedic surgeon who in …

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Metal Hip Implants and the Failure of the FDA to Regulate Medical Devices | St. Petersburg Legal Examiner | St. Petersburg Florida Personal Injury Lawyer

January 27, 2018

Posted by Joseph H. Saunders January 25, 2018 1:48 PM Roughly 1 in 10 Americans, 32 million, have a medical …

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Study: Revision Surgery Rate for Metal-on-Metal Hips on Rise

January 26, 2018

NewsStudy: Revision Surgery Rate for Metal-on-Metal Hips on Rise January 24, 2018 A new study finds the rates of revision …

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Can Your Hip Replacement Kill You?

January 14, 2018

NY Times By JEANNE LENZERJAN. 13, 2018 When Stephen Tower’s right hip gave out in 2006, he asked his surgeon to …

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Faulty hip implants: Panel wants J&J to pay at least Rs20 lakh to patients

January 14, 2018

The final compensation for patients affected by Johnson and Johnson’s (J&J) faulty hip implants will be determined by a central …

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Hybrid Meta-Biomaterials Used to Make Better, Longer-Lasting 3D Printed Hip Implants

January 14, 2018

by Sarah Saunders | Jan 12, 2018 | 3D Printing, 3D Printing Materials, Medical 3D Printing, Metal 3D Printing | 3D printing is increasingly seeing applications using biomaterials and metamaterials – and now …

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More Metal Device Problems?

January 9, 2018

Comment: This is another device starting to cause metal poisoning concerns. https://symptomscausesandtreatments.com/early-onset-scoliosis/ Anyone affected can contact this legal firm: michael@monheit.com (877) 351-0261

Danger Within Us: America’s Untested, Unregulated Medical Device Industry and One Man’s Battle to Survive It

January 8, 2018

New “must read” book. The Danger Within Us: America’s Untested, Unregulated Medical Device Industry and One Man’s Battle to Survive It …

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Researchers identify gene that causes hip implants to form lesions

December 13, 2017

Genetic breakthrough offers new hope to hip replacement patients A team of Adelaide researchers have identified a gene that determines …

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Hip replacement “ticking time-bomb” for “thousands” of Washington patients | KIRO-TV

December 1, 2017

If the Biomet Magnum Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement System was good enough for Olympic champion gymnast Mary Lou Retton, it should …

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J&J may have to pay 22 Indians Rs 20 lakh each for faulty hip implants

November 21, 2017

An 11-member committee set up by the health ministry in February has concluded that J&J was at fault for ‘serious …

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Two new video’s from Dr Tower on Cobalt Poisoning

November 16, 2017

Dr. Tower’s 11/3/17 Health Watch USA presentation     Dr. Bridge’s 11/3/17 Health Watch USA presentation  

Elevated metal levels may better indicate pseudotumor after MoM THA than symptoms

November 8, 2017

DALLAS — Pseudotumor formation occurred in 52% of patients who underwent metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty performed with two different designs …

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Johnson & Johnson may have to pay Indian patients for faulty implants – Livemint

November 2, 2017

Johnson & Johnson may have to pay Indian patients for faulty implants Govt panel likely to suggest compensation for those …

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Multimodal Pain Management Increasingly Used for Patients Undergoing TKA and THA

November 1, 2017

Multimodal Pain Management Increasingly Used for Patients Undergoing TKA and THA Multimodal approaches for pain management after THA or TKA …

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The effects on bone cells of metal ions released from orthopaedic implants. A review

October 31, 2017

The effects on bone cells of metal ions released from orthopaedic implants. A review Valerio Sansone, Davide Pagani, and Marco …

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DePuy hip replacement safety tests were seriously flawed, High Court hears

October 27, 2017

Experiments to establish the safety of hip implants believed to have injured hundreds of patients were themselves seriously flawed, the …

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Metal-on-metal hip implant patients sue manufacturer in ‘biggest ever’ class action

October 16, 2017

Henry Bodkin 14 OCTOBER 2017 • 1:54PM Hundreds of patients claiming compensation for “failed” metal-on-metal hip implants will take a …

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U.S. v. DEPUY ORTHOPAEDIC | 159 F.Supp.3d 226 (2016) | 20160203c84 | Leagle.com

October 2, 2017

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER ON MOTION TO DISMISS F. Dennis Saylor IV United States District Judge. This is a qui tam …

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Blood metal ion levels can identify hip replacement patients at low risk of ARMD: Blood metal ion levels can effectively identify patients at low risk of adverse reactions after metal on metal hip replacement — ScienceDaily

September 25, 2017

Blood metal ion levels can identify hip replacement patients at low risk of ARMDBlood metal ion levels can effectively identify …

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Research highlights problems with titanium based nanoparticles in joint implants

September 19, 2017

A team of researchers from Mayo Clinic have found that that Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) nanoparticles that are present in bone …

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Is this the “tip of the iceberg”?Metal Allergy as a Cause of Implant Failure in Shoulder Arthroplasty

August 6, 2017

Orthopedics | Metal allergy is an uncommon and poorly understood cause of failure of orthopedic implants. To the authors’ knowledge, …

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Hip Replacement and Cobalt Poisoning misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s

August 3, 2017

Robert’s hip replacement has served him well for many years, even though the metal-on-metal device was recalled by DePuy. Just …

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Probiotics protect mice from CoCrMo particles-induced osteolysis | IJN

July 31, 2017

Abstract: Wear particle-induced inflammatory osteolysis is the primary cause of aseptic loosening, which is the most common reason for total …

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Study finds obese patients don’t need to lose weight before total joint replacement | EurekAlert! Science News

July 20, 2017

There’s good news from UMass Medical School for overweight people with painfully arthritic hips and knees: A new study finds …

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Investigation launched into ‘toxic’ hip replacements | Starts at 60

July 11, 2017

The metal hip implants are under the spotlight. There are concerns thousands of people could be at risk of heart …

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Toxic metal hip replacements could cause Alzheimer’s | Daily Mail Online

July 11, 2017

Dr Neil McGuire, clinical director of medical devices at the MHRA, said he wanted to establish whether cobalt leached from …

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Fresh concerns for ‘metal-on-metal’ hip implant patients – Irish Times

July 11, 2017

HSE safety alert sent to all State hospitals says patients need to undergo regular testing… The British Medicines and Healthcare …

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New study finds improvement in outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery

July 7, 2017

A new study has found that outcomes following metal-on-metal hip revision surgery performed for abnormal reactions to metal have improved …

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Federal Judge Allows Hip Implant Lawsuit to Move Forward

July 5, 2017

A federal judge will allow a hip implant lawsuit related to a Stryker hip implant system to continue after she …

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Thousands of possible new claims on the horizon from patients suffering from ill effects of metal-on-metal hip replacements – Claims Media

July 2, 2017

Medical implant manufacturers and the NHS are at risk of having to face thousands of new metal-on-metal hip replacement negligence …

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Near doubling in failure rates for metal-on-metal hips behind alert

July 2, 2017

Checks on all patients with metal-on-metal hips were prompted by a near-doubling in failure rates for the most common of …

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More than 50,000 Britons with ‘metal on metal’ hips told to have X-rays and blood tests over toxic fears 

June 30, 2017

More than 50,000 patients with “metal on metal” hips are being told to undergo X-rays and blood tests after watchdogs …

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Tens of thousands of people at risk from ‘TOXIC hip replacements’ – so are YOU one of them?

June 30, 2017

TENS of thousands of Brits with defective hip replacements need medical checks over fears they may be toxic. A health …

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Charges against artificial hip maker not pre-empted by federal law | Business Insurance

June 27, 2017

A federal appeals court has reinstated negligence and product liability claims against Smith & Nephew by a patient whose hip …

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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuits | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

May 7, 2017

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuits Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD May 5, 2017 10:40 Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Lawsuits. Rosetta Ventimiglia …

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New Mayo Study: 30% of THA Patients Will Need 2nd THA | Orthopedics This Week

April 29, 2017

NEW MAYO STUDY: 30% OF THA PATIENTS WILL NEED 2ND THA Elizabeth Hofheinz, M.P.H., M.Ed. Thu, April 27th, 2017 “So …

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Smith and Nephew Hip Failures | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

February 25, 2017

Smith and Nephew Hip Failures Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD February 24, 2017 11:47 AM I am providing this …

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EXCELLENT NEWS FILE: Class action lawsuit against British hip resurfacing maker can proceed in Alberta

February 10, 2017

Class action lawsuit against British hip resurfacing maker can proceed in Alberta February 8, 2017   by Canadian Underwriter The …

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New Zealand Medical System

February 8, 2017

New Zealand Medical System – Private Insurance FAIL Earl Stevens, 08 Feb 2017   As many may know, I moved …

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DISGUSTING FILE: Johnson & Johnson seeks new trials after $1B Pinnacle hip implant loss – MassDevice

February 4, 2017

Johnson & Johnson seeks new trials after $1B Pinnacle hip implant loss FEBRUARY 3, 2017 BY BRAD PERRIELLO Johnson & …

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Smith and Nephew recalls Modular SMF and Redapt hip implants | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

February 4, 2017

Smith and Nephew recalls Modular SMF and Redapt hip implants Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD February 2, 2017 11:26 …

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Patient and Radiographic Factors Help to Predict Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacings with Evidence of a Pseudotumor | The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

February 2, 2017

Patient and Radiographic Factors Help to Predict Metal-on-Metal Hip Resurfacings with Evidence of a Pseudotumor   Gulraj S. Matharu, BSc(Hons), …

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GOOD NEWS FILE: HarrisMartin – Article – Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Cases May be Headed for MDL

February 2, 2017

Smith & Nephew Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Cases May be Headed for MDL February 1, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. — Plaintiffs have …

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Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hips under fire | Dallas-Fort Worth Legal Examiner | Dallas-Fort Worth Texas Personal Injury Lawyer

February 2, 2017

Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hips under fire Posted by Shezad Malik MD JD January 31, 2017 11:02 AM The Smith …

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UK PUTS COSTS BEFORE PATIENTS: Cuts planned to Worcestershire hip and knee operations – BBC News

January 29, 2017

Cuts planned to Worcestershire hip and knee operations 27 January 2017 The proposals will save around £2m. Cost-cutting plans to …

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DISGUSTING TREATMENT:Hip operations only for those in so much pain they can’t sleep under new NHS rationing plans 

January 28, 2017

Hip operations only for those in so much pain they can’t sleep under new NHS rationing plans Laura Donnelly, health …

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Men and women recover differently after hip surgery: Study

January 28, 2017

Men and women recover differently after hip surgery: StudyBy:  Mohan Garikiparithi | Bone Health | Thursday, January 26, 2017 – …

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Johnson & Johnson Faces Another Hip Replacement Lawsuit

January 22, 2017

Johnson & Johnson Faces Another Hip Replacement Lawsuit January 20, 2017, 10:00:00AM. By Heidi TurnerNew Brunswick, NJ Days after a …

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Stryker Recalls Hip Implants for Taper Lock Failure Risk – Daily Hornet | Breaking News That Stings!

January 21, 2017

Stryker Recalls Hip Implants for Taper Lock Failure Risk Stryker recalled over 42,500 hip implants because a metal part that …

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Stryker LFIT V40 Hip Replacement Lawsuits May Be Centralized In Single Federal Court, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports

January 19, 2017

Stryker LFIT V40 Hip Replacement Lawsuits May Be Centralized In Single Federal Court, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports PR NewswireJanuary 18, …

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Important patient characteristics differ prior to total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty between Switzerland and the United States | BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders | Full Text

January 13, 2017

Important patient characteristics differ prior to total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty between Switzerland and the United States Patricia D. FranklinEmail …

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Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials | Cozen O’Connor – JDSupra

January 7, 2017

Lessons Emerging from Pinnacle Hip Bellwether Trials1/6/2017byJames Heller  | Cozen O’ConnorinShareSend Embed ContactIn a staggering verdict, a Texas jury recently awarded over …

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3ders.org – This new 3D printed bone implant features hundreds of tiny claws, increased durability & longer lifetime | 3D Printer News & 3D Printing News

January 5, 2017

This new 3D printed bone implant features hundreds of tiny claws, increased durability & longer lifetimeJan 3, 2017 | By …

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Judge halves $1 billion award in J&J hip implants case | Reuters

January 4, 2017

Judge halves $1 billion award in J&J hip implants caseThe logo of healthcare company Johnson & Johnson is seen in …

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Johnson & Johnson hit with another hip lawsuit following $1B payout | NJ.com

December 29, 2016

By Craig McCarthy | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Email the author | Follow on Twitter on December 28, 2016 …

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J&J get some overdue medicine

December 2, 2016

J&J Ordered to Pay Record $1 Billion for Faulty Hip Implants by Jef Feeley and Tom Korosec December 1, 2016 …

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A win against DePuy in Ireland

December 1, 2016

Woman awarded €700,000 damages over hip implant High Court award is first made by a judge in a case over …

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Complications of Wear or Corrosion of Chrome-Cobalt Hip Implants

November 23, 2016

New video from Dr Steve Tower: Steve comments: Arthroplasty Cobalt Encephalopathy (ACE) is likely common and now we can “see” …

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Smith & Nephew – More Recalls

November 20, 2016

More metal problems for patients… Smith & Nephew recalls Modular SMF, Modular Redapt hip implants NOVEMBER 17, 2016 BY BRAD …

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Pope McGlamry: $11 Million Verdict in First Wright Conserve Hip Bellwether Trial — ATLANTA, Nov. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ —

November 26, 2015

Pope McGlamry: $11 Million Verdict in First Wright Conserve Hip Bellwether Trial ATLANTA, Nov. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — On Tuesday, November 24, 2015, …

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Half of decade-old metal hip implants defective – Life & Style – NZ Herald News

August 23, 2015

Half of decade-old metal hip implants defective – Life & Style – NZ Herald News. Half of decade-old metal hip …

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Hip Injuries and Car Accidents – Guest Post

June 24, 2015

Hip Injuries & Car Accidents by Nik Donovik With thousands of car accidents occurring each day, throughout the U.S., drivers …

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Stuart Cain’s 4th Video on Metal on Metal Hip Damage & Suffering

June 19, 2015

Stuart Cain‘s 4th Video on metal on metal hip damage. Welcome to number 4 in our series of videos about …

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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)

June 18, 2015

Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system | Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system Related information About recall actions Update – …

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FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal Poisoning from Hip Replacements – AboutLawsuits.com

June 16, 2015

FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal Poisoning from Hip Replacements – AboutLawsuits.com. FDA Seeks Data on Risks of Metal …

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Staurt Cain’s third video – hip hell

June 12, 2015

To all of the ‘hippies’ and their loved ones out there, this is the 3rd video of the series and …

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Stuart Cain’s second video – Hip Hell

June 12, 2015

From Stuart Cain This is the second video in the series that we have done on the faulty technology that is …

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Stuart shares his story – hell on earth

June 5, 2015

It doesn’t get much worse. J&J DePuy need to be held to account as do the other Orthopaedic companies 

Toxic time bomb ticking in metal hips

April 5, 2015

Toxic time bomb ticking in metal hips By LAWRENCE MONEY Source: http://m.theage.com.au/health-and-fitness/weight-loss/patients-with-metal-hips-implants-hit-by-illness-20150318-1m066t.html When floods inundated rural Charlton in 2011, Di Harvey …

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S&N failures …

January 13, 2015

SMITH & NEPHEW ACKNOWLEDGES GREATER RISK OF REVISION WITH BHR HIP IMPLANTS, LAWYERS REVEAL New Warnings Issued On Revision Risks …

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Cheryl’s BHR Horror story

November 29, 2014

In 2009 I was 53 years old and found out I needed my right hip replaced. I decided to have …

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Understanding the Stryker hip replacement recall

November 29, 2014

Source: Understanding the Stryker hip replacement recall. Understanding the Stryker hip replacement recall BY JENNA CYPRUS     AUG 7, 2014 …

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Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare | Illawarra Mercury

November 29, 2014

Source: Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare | Illawarra Mercury. Mt Keira teacher’s hip surgery nightmare By CYDONEE MARDON June 20, …

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Hassocks man taking legal action over ‘mix match’ hip replacement – Mid Sussex Times

November 29, 2014

Source: Hassocks man taking legal action over ‘mix match’ hip replacement – Mid Sussex Times. Hassocks man taking legal action over …

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Stuart Cain, DePuy MoM Victim – Jul – Nov 2014 update

November 22, 2014

Just Another Day in Paradise!! July 2014 I haven’t written for a while and you will soon see why, but …

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MoM Hips, Dr Stephen Tower Presentation – Essential Viewing

November 18, 2014

Dr Stephen Tower discusses Metal on Metal Hip Issues

Linda’s MoM’s take a turn right into Hell

November 12, 2014

I AM ALSO A PATIENT OF BILATERAL MoM IMPLANTS. My journey started in 2003. I saw an excellent surgeon in …

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FRUSTRATED PATIENTS DEMAND ANSWERS OVER MHRA’s ‘FAILURE TO ACT’ ON UNREGULATED ‘MIX-MATCH’ HIP IMPLANTS

November 10, 2014

FRUSTRATED PATIENTS DEMAND ANSWERS OVER MHRA’s ‘FAILURE TO ACT’ ON UNREGULATED ‘MIX-MATCH’ HIP IMPLANTS Lawyers Reveal Evidence Finds Concerns Raised …

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J&J May Pay $250 Million to Settle 1,000 More Hip Claims – Bloomberg

November 9, 2014

J&J May Pay $250 Million to Settle 1,000 More Hip Claims – Bloomberg. J&J May Pay $250 Million to Settle …

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First data flows from national registry (USA) tracking joint replacements

November 9, 2014

Full article here: First data flows from national registry tracking joint replacements. First data flows from national registry tracking joint replacements …

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Low Birth Weight Tied to Hip Replacement in Adulthood – NYTimes.com

November 7, 2014

Low Birth Weight Tied to Hip Replacement in Adulthood – NYTimes.com. Low Birth Weight Tied to Hip Replacement in Adulthood …

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Stryker Settles Suits by Hip Implant Patients for $1 Billion – NYTimes.com

November 4, 2014

Stryker Settles Suits by Hip Implant Patients for $1 Billion – NYTimes.com. Stryker Settles Suits by Hip Implant Patients for …

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Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionise orthopaedic surgery

October 25, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionise orthopaedic surgery. Stem cell-powered implant set to revolutionise orthopaedic surgery…

Total Joint Replacement or Stem Cells

October 25, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
My View: Dr Sheinkop makes some great points which MUST be considered… Total Joint Replacement or…

Dogs get better treatment – Stem cells rejuvenating arthritic dogs

October 25, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
Stem cells rejuvenating arthritic dogs Samantha Donovan, ABC October 8, 2011, 11:49 pm Australian vets say…

New research uses stem cells as possible treatment for arthritis | CTVNews

October 25, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
New research uses stem cells as possible treatment for arthritis | CTVNews. New research uses stem…

Hip disorder cured using stem cells

October 25, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
Hip disorder cured using stem cells. Hip disorder cured using stem cells Last Updated: Sunday, October…

NO JUSTICE: Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy wins first trial over Pinnacle hips | Reuters

October 24, 2014

UPDATE 2-Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy wins first trial over Pinnacle hips | Reuters. Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy wins first trial …

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Mitigating Migraines – How To Fight Migraines Naturally

October 16, 2014

Mitigating Migraines – How To Fight Migraines Naturally. This looks like a useful site – if you suffer migraines like …

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SAD FILE: Desperate Australian patients head to Thailand for hip and knee elective surgery | dailytelegraph.com.au

October 13, 2014

How sad is this….. Desperate Australian patients head to Thailand for hip and knee elective surgery LINDA SILMALIS THE SUNDAY …

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European Commission findings on the safety of Metal on Metal hips.

October 11, 2014

http://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/emerging/docs/scenihr_o_042.pdf SCENIHR was requested to provide an opinion on the following: 1) To determine the short-, medium- and long-term local …

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The regulatory standards for the approval of medical devices in Australia – Senate Inquiry

October 11, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
The regulatory standards for the approval of medical devices in Australia – Senate Inquiry On 16…

J&J’s Pinnacle Hips Face First Trial on Poisoned Patients – Bloomberg

October 10, 2014

J&J’s Pinnacle Hips Face First Trial on Poisoned Patients By Jef Feeley  Sep 3, 2014 3:19 AM GMT+1000 Facebook Johnson & …

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ZIMMER develops a “once-in-a-lifetime” hip replacement that lasts 34 years | OrthoSpineNews

October 10, 2014

Wouldn’t this be nice – ZIMMER develops a “once-in-a-lifetime” hip replacement that lasts 34 years 02.09.2014 Josh Sandberg Walter Eisner • …

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Mike’s Stryker Update

October 10, 2014

Mike here, with another update and another journey ahead. I completed therapy and the pain with the revised hip continued, …

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J&J Was Warned on Hip Implant Poisoning Risk, Plaintiff’s Lawyer Says

October 10, 2014

J&J Was Warned on Hip Implant Poisoning Risk, Plaintiff’s Lawyer Says By Jef Feeley and Tom Korosec | September 8, …

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Welsh hip replacement patients given High Court right to sue manufacturer – Wales Online

October 10, 2014

Welsh hip replacement patients given High Court right to sue manufacturer Sep 08, 2014 20:34 By Nathan Bevan A Group …

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Could the salamander spell the end of hip-replacement operations? – Telegraph

October 10, 2014

Could the salamander spell the end of hip-replacement operations? By Agency6:17PM BST 12 Sep 2014 An endangered Mexican salamander that …

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Are New Ortho Implants Properly Vetted?

October 10, 2014

Are New Ortho Implants Properly Vetted? Published: September 29, 2014 New implantable devices used in major joint replacement procedures are …

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Breakthrough could prevent hip implant replacement

October 10, 2014

Breakthrough could prevent hip implant replacement by Amy Pullan New research could prevent secondary hip replacements Hip implants rely on …

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Preventing implant failures with biochemical Braille :: Articles :: Lab Life Scientist

October 10, 2014

Preventing implant failures with biochemical Braille :: Articles :: Lab Life Scientist. Preventing implant failures with biochemical Braille By Life …

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Routine hip operation led to MRSA and life with crutches – Limerick Leader

October 10, 2014

Sub-human Treatment – Mike Condon spent a total of 247 days in UHL after contracting MRSA by Donal O’Regan A …

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LAWYERS RAISE CONCERNS REGARDING ‘MIX-MATCH’ HIP DEVICES

October 10, 2014

Battle For Justice Beings On Behalf Of Injured Patients Legal experts have launched legal action on behalf of a number …

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Thousands of patients could have unapproved ‘mix match’ metal on metal hips say lawyers – Telegraph

October 9, 2014

Full Article here: Thousands of patients could have unapproved ‘mix match’ metal on metal hips say lawyers – Telegraph. Thousands of …

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Marion’s MoM Problems

October 9, 2014

I had a mag. biomed hip replacement in 2005 while I was still teaching. I went back to work and …

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Financial Ties Between Doctors and Health Care Firms Are Detailed – NYTimes.com

October 8, 2014

Why are we not surprised? Financial Ties Between Doctors and Health Care Firms Are Detailed By KATIE THOMAS and RACHEL …

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Hanna’s Story – another Smith & Nephew BHR tale of disaster

October 4, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
My name is Hanna Viner, I am 61 years old and I live in Sydney, Australia.…

USA Smith & Nephew BHR Lawsuit

October 4, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
USA Smith & Nephew BHR Lawsuit There are a large number of people who have suffered…

Her Third Set of Hips after Stryker Orthopedics Rejuvenate Modular Hip System Recall

September 29, 2014

#NA0103-001 / gettyimages.com Extract from Original article here: Her Third Set of Hips after Stryker Orthopedics Rejuvenate Modular Hip System Recall. …

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Good News in the Preemption Battle – Claims Not Preempted

September 28, 2014

Full Article Link: DePuy Total Hip System Lawsuit – Claims Not Preempted. Federal Judge Refuses to Dismiss DePuy Total Hip System …

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New Hip, Knee Implants Are Not Better Than Old Versions

September 28, 2014

New Hip, Knee Implants Are Not Better Than Old Versions. New Artificial Joint Designs Are Not Better: Study Thursday, 25 …

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UK medical device maker Smith & Nephew paying $22.2M to settle US foreign bribery allegations – The Washington Post

September 24, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
UK medical device maker Smith & Nephew paying $22.2M to settle US foreign bribery allegations –…

EARLY CLINICAL FAILURE OF THE BIRMINGHAM METAL-ON-METAL HIP RESURFACING IS ASSOCIATED WITH METALOSIS AND SOFT TISSUE NECROSIS

September 23, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
EARLY CLINICAL FAILURE OF THE BIRMINGHAM METAL-ON-METAL HIP RESURFACING IS ASSOCIATED WITH METALOSIS AND SOFT TISSUE…

GOT-CHA — Hips: Smith & Nephew issues failure warning on Birmingham metal-on-metal hips | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

September 23, 2014

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Source: Hips: Smith & Nephew issues failure warning on Birmingham metal-on-metal hips | MassDevice – Medical Device…

Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant

September 23, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant. Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham…

Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal hip failure | Orthopedics

September 23, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal hip failure | Orthopedics. Blood cobalt levels, device…

Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study : Consumer News : Medical Daily

September 23, 2014

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Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study : Consumer News : Medical Daily. Hip Resurfacing…

Failure rates of stemmed metal-on-metal hip replacements : The Lancet

September 23, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
Failure rates of stemmed metal-on-metal hip replacements : The Lancet. The Lancet, Volume 380, Issue 9837,…

Failure Rates High in All-Metal Hip Implants, Not Just DePuy

September 23, 2014

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Failure Rates High in All-Metal Hip Implants, Not Just DePuy. Failure Rates High In All Metal…

RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Failure Rates in Women

September 23, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Failure Rates in Women. RLG Responds to…

Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations

September 23, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations. Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip…

26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – and higher failure in older males…

September 23, 2014

Originally posted on Earl's View:
26% Failure in Female Smith & Nephew BHR’s – and higher failure in older males… The ten-year survival…

Earlsview Facebook Group

September 23, 2014

Some time back I set up a Facebook Group as an easier venue for discussions but for some dumb reason …

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The Vultures Keep Feeding

September 4, 2014

Interesting event sent to me my RIck from the UK – all the vultures flock to a meeting sponsored by …

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Smith & Nephew Metal on Metal Action – Australia

August 28, 2014

Australian S&N MoM Victims Recently Dianne contacted me. She has multiple health issues arising from the MoM S&N hip she …

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Isabella’s Pinnacle Marathon Problems – Anyone else had issues?

August 6, 2014

I had a full hip replacement with a Pinnacle Marathon May 2010. While putting on my shoes it dislocated, hospital …

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Mike’s Smith & Nephew hellhole

July 31, 2014

I had Bilateral Hip Resurfacing done Feb. 2012 At H.S.S. NYC. Smith and Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing implants. Starting having …

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Di’s Anguish – another Smith & Nephew victim

July 17, 2014

I am 63, yrs of age. In 2003, (at age 52), I underwent hip replacement surgery on my right hip, …

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The use of a lipped acetabular liner decreases the rate of revision for instability after total hip replacement | OrthoSpineNews

July 13, 2014

The use of a lipped acetabular liner decreases the rate of revision for instability after total hip replacement | OrthoSpineNews. …

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Howard Sadwin, BHR Victim in the wars again

July 12, 2014

For those who have followed Howard’s epic battle post-BHR, you will be saddened to hear he is back in the …

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DePuy – Misleading & Deceptive Statements – Artificial hip maker settling for $4M in Oregon

July 12, 2014

Full article here – Artificial hip maker settling for $4M in Oregon | Legal Newsline. Artificial hip maker settling for $4M …

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Hip Replacement | Complications |

July 12, 2014

Full article here – Hip Replacement | Complications | Arthritis Today Magazine. Success With Total Hip Replacements Is All About the …

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Fatality Risk Falling in Total Hip Replacement

July 12, 2014

Full article here – Fatality Risk Falling in Total Hip Replacement. Fatality Risk Falling in Total Hip Replacement By Jeannette Wick …

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Top doc slams mixed-up parts | Stuff.co.nz

June 16, 2014

Top doc slams mixed-up parts | Stuff.co.nz. Top doc slams mixed-up parts FLORENCE KERR Last updated 05:00 14/06/2014 Graeme Mead …

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Cement used in hip replacement linked to surgery deaths

June 14, 2014

Cement used in hip replacement linked to surgery deaths Source: click here for full article CHARLIE COOPER Author Biography HEALTH …

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USA Smith & Nephew BHR Lawsuit

June 4, 2014

USA Smith & Nephew BHR Lawsuit There are a large number of people who have suffered from adverse effects as …

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Global Corporate Crime – DePuy in India

May 26, 2014

India issues recall, commences criminal investigation into defective ASR hip implant Four Corners By Peter Cronau: exclusive Updated 5 hours …

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Australia Update – ABC 4corners – The Walking Wounded

May 26, 2014

The Walking Wounded By Quentin McDermott and Peter Cronau http://www.abc.net.au/4corners/stories/2014/05/26/4010089.htm Updated May 23, 2014 09:40:00 Monday 26 May 2014 “I …

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Australia – New Update from Stuart Cain – Johnson & Johnson DePuy Victim

May 25, 2014

Hi all, I just wanted to let as many of you as possible know that the ABC’s 4 Corners program …

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Corporate Crime: Class action against healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson put back by months | The Australian

May 25, 2014

Class action against healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson put back by months | The Australian. Class action against healthcare giant …

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Keeping on, keeping on

May 18, 2014

Sunday here in Australia. It’s been a long weekend here for me as we had our local Callide Valley Show …

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$2.5 Billion DePuy ASR Settlement Finalised

May 18, 2014

$2.5 Billion DePuy ASR Settlement Finalized; Announced by Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger | Intercooler. The funding of the settlement …

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The perfect fit: Doctors use 3D printing technology to replace patients hip | Mail Online

May 18, 2014

The perfect fit: Doctors use 3D printing technology to replace patients hip | Mail Online. The perfect fit: Doctors use …

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UK Lawyers taking on MoM Cases – Leading UK Lawyers specialising in defective product claims are instructed to investigate and bring four additional brands of metal on metal hip implants.

May 9, 2014

Leading UK Lawyers specialising in defective product claims are instructed to investigate and bring four additional brands of metal on …

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Smith & Nephew Victim speaks out about Pain & Suffering S&N ignores…

May 1, 2014

Dear Howard, Earl, and Fellow BHR Sufferers, I got chills reading Howard’s remarks because I have been thinking the very …

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FaceBook comment from Stuart Cain – DePuy ASR victim – re Smith & Nephew BHR

April 13, 2014

Stuart Cain I was very interested to hear my surgeon say today that the Birmingham cases he is seeing are now …

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Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement

April 13, 2014

Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement | Rheumatology Update. Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement 11 April, 2014 Hugo Wilcken …

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WTF Files – Botched op victim pays for her own repair (is NZ third world?)

April 13, 2014

Source and full article: Botched op victim pays for her own repair – National News | TVNZ. Botched op victim pays …

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That Must Be Bob. I Hear His New Hip Squeaking. – NYTimes.com

April 8, 2014

Source and full article: That Must Be Bob. I Hear His New Hip Squeaking. – NYTimes.com. That Must Be Bob. I …

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Transvaginal Mesh Patient Awarded $1.2 Million in Ethicon Mesh Lawsuit

April 6, 2014

Source & Full text: Transvaginal Mesh Patient Awarded $1.2 Million in Ethicon Mesh Lawsuit, Announces Baron and Budd – MarketWatch. Trial …

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Christine’s Story – Smith and Nephew continue to deny the pain and suffering they cause

April 6, 2014

I had a Birmingham Hip Resurfacing in 2004, I was 45 years old, weighed 51kg. Except for osteoarthritis I was …

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Woman asks why Airedale A&E failed to see broken hip (From Craven Herald)

March 22, 2014

Woman asks why Airedale A&E failed to see broken hip (From Craven Herald). Woman asks why Airedale A&E failed to …

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It is safe to drive four weeks after total hip replacement surgery

March 16, 2014

Source: It is safe to drive four weeks after total hip replacement surgery | totalhealth. It is safe to drive four …

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Losing or gaining weight after joint replacement affects how well patients do

March 16, 2014

Source & full article: Losing or gaining weight after joint replacement affects how well patients do. While many overweight patients have …

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Medical device firms push to comply with new FDA rules

March 16, 2014

Source & full article: Medical device firms push to comply with new FDA rules. Medical device firms push to comply with …

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Arthroprosthetic Cobaltism — OrthopaedicPrinciples.com

March 16, 2014

Source & full article here: Arthroprosthetic Cobaltism — OrthopaedicPrinciples.com. Cobalt poisoning by hip replacement: Arthroprosthetic-Cobaltism Stephen Tower, MD, University of Alaska, …

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2.5 million Americans living with an artificial hip, 4.7 million with an artificial knee

March 15, 2014

Source & full article: 2.5 million Americans living with an artificial hip, 4.7 million with an artificial knee. 2.5 million Americans …

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New study explores outcomes of Charnley total hip replacement in patients under age 50

March 15, 2014

New study explores outcomes of Charnley total hip replacement in patients under age 50. New study explores outcomes of Charnley …

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Intra-articular injection prior to THA linked with infection, early revision | Orthopedics

March 12, 2014

Source and full article: Intra-articular injection prior to THA linked with infection, early revision | Orthopedics. Intra-articular injection prior to THA …

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Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits Increase with Federal Litigation Exceeding 5,700 Claims, the Rottenstein Law Group LLP Reports – Press Release – Digital Journal

March 9, 2014

Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits Increase with Federal Litigation Exceeding 5,700 Claims, the Rottenstein Law Group LLP Reports …

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US law Firm taking S&N cases

March 9, 2014

I get quite a few enquiries re S&N problems and the reluctance of law firms to take on S&N cases. …

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WTF Files: More patients sue Canberra surgeon Richard Hocking

March 3, 2014

More patients sue Canberra surgeon Richard Hocking. More patients sue Canberra surgeon Richard Hocking   Date  March 2, 2014 Phillip …

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Docs for Hip and Knee Warranties? | Safe Patient Project

March 1, 2014

Docs for Hip and Knee Warranties? | Safe Patient Project. Docs for Hip and Knee Warranties? Posted by Daniela Nuñez …

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Congressional Investigation Finds FDA’s Unprecedented Whistleblower Surveillance Program Was Unlawful

March 1, 2014

Congressional Investigation Finds FDA’s Unprecedented Whistleblower Surveillance Program Was Unlawful | The Dissenter. Congressional Investigation Finds FDA’s Unprecedented Whistleblower Surveillance …

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Who Judges the Judges….. The Jury Never Got the Chance in First Federal Transvaginal Mesh Case Against J&J

March 1, 2014

The Jury Never Got the Chance in First Federal Transvaginal Mesh Case Against J&J – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers …

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Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal hip failure | Healio Mobile

March 1, 2014

Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal hip failure | Healio Mobile. Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict …

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Another article trying to discredit MoM patients…

March 1, 2014

It seems the big Orthopaedic companies are working behind the scenes to counter the obvious fallout from cobalt toxicity caused …

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younger patients able to have total hip replacement surgery thanks to hip implant advances

March 1, 2014

Source: younger patients able to have total hip replacement surgery thanks to hip implant advances | Health | Life & Style …

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The Power of Money…

March 1, 2014

Report published by Surgeon PAID by the big Orthopaedic companies who have harmed hundreds of thousands with their hip resurfacing …

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Metal on Metal Implants – MP4 Video

March 1, 2014

Metal on Metal Implants – MP4 Video. Harmed patient and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Stephen Tower speaks about the metal toxicity …

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Pensioner waits nine years for hip replacement

February 23, 2014

Source article – full text – Pensioner waits nine years for hip replacement – News – Roundup – Articles – Westmeath …

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Zimmer Facing Another Faulty Product Lawsuit

February 23, 2014

Source article for – full text: Zimmer Facing Another Faulty Product Lawsuit | Stacey Page Online. Zimmer Facing Another Faulty Product …

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Total Hip Replacement News – a Facebook Page

February 23, 2014

I just wanted to highlight that when I set up the Earlsview Blog I also set up a Facebook page …

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How does the FDA ‘approve’ medical products? – Medical News Today

February 22, 2014

Source article for full text: How does the FDA ‘approve’ medical products? – Medical News Today. How does the FDA ‘approve’ …

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Liars & Cheats File: Johnson & Johnson Did Mishandle Documents

February 12, 2014

Source: Johnson & Johnson Did Mishandle Documents – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. Johnson & Johnson Did …

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3D-printed hip implant lets teenager walk again

February 11, 2014

Source: 3D-printed hip implant lets teenager walk again. 3D-printed hip implant lets teenager walk again By Nick Lavars  February 9, 2014 The 3D-printed …

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Elderly woman’s concerns ‘not listened to properly’ before death – coroner – National – NZ Herald News

February 8, 2014

Elderly woman’s concerns ‘not listened to properly’ before death – coroner – National – NZ Herald News. By Patrice Dougan …

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Cobaltemia and Cobaltism are common in Alaskans with failed Metal-metal Hips

February 8, 2014

Cobaltemia and Cobaltism are common in Alaskans with failed Metal-metal Hips by Dr Stephen Tower Introduction Systemic cobalt poisoning from …

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As Seen on TV, a Medical Mystery Involving Hip Implants Is Solved – NYTimes.com

February 8, 2014

Source: As Seen on TV, a Medical Mystery Involving Hip Implants Is Solved – NYTimes.com. As Seen on TV, a Medical …

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Hip implant payout tops $50 million

February 8, 2014

Source: Hip implant payout tops $50 million | The Journal Gazette. Hip implant payout tops $50 million – 800 part of Biomet …

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3D Printing Offers Solution For Joint Replacement

February 6, 2014

Source: 3D Printing Offers Solution For Joint Replacement ENGINEERING.com. 3D Printing Offers Solution For Joint Replacement Kyle Maxey posted on February 04, …

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DePuy ASR Lawsuit News: Federal Judge Issues Order Pertaining to DePuy ASR Settlement, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports – Press Release – Digital Journal

February 5, 2014

Source: DePuy ASR Lawsuit News: Federal Judge Issues Order Pertaining to DePuy ASR Settlement, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports – Press Release …

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Biomet reaches $56 million settlement over faulty hip replacements | Reuters

February 5, 2014

Source: Biomet reaches $56 million settlement over faulty hip replacements | Reuters. Biomet reaches $56 million settlement over faulty hip replacements …

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Nearly 5,600 DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits Now Pending Litigation

February 5, 2014

Source: DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuit News: Nearly 5,600 DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits Now Pending in Federal Multidistrict Litigation, Bernstein Liebhard LLP Reports …

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HRT reduces need for arthroplasty

February 3, 2014

HRT reduces need for arthroplasty | Endocrinology Update. 3 February, 2014 Hugo Wilcken Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) taken regularly after …

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Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal hip failure | Orthopedics

February 2, 2014

Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal hip failure | Orthopedics. Blood cobalt levels, device type may predict metal-on-metal …

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Women less likely than men to have hip replacement

February 1, 2014

Women less likely than men to have hip replacement | Rheumatology Update. 31 January, 2014 Michael Woodhead  One in ten …

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Aussie study finds new stem cell source | SBS News

February 1, 2014

Aussie study finds new stem cell source | SBS News. Stem cells from discarded hip replacement tissue could help people …

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Elevated Cobalt Levels – Indicator for Revision

January 19, 2014

The clinical implications of elevated blood metal ion concentrations in asymptomatic patients with MoM hip resurfacings: a cohort study David J Langton, Raghavendra …

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Vaginal Mesh Implants – Guest Post by Agnes Jimenez

January 14, 2014

Vaginal Mesh Implant: Important Things You Need To Know Before Having a Surgery Vaginal mesh surgery steams has been a …

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Hell just froze over…

January 13, 2014

Better late than never! Organized American orthopedics has just recognized that a blood cobalt level of 10 mcg/Liter  (same as …

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Stu’s New Years Message

January 8, 2014

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FELLOW HIPSTERS!   I couldn’t let this time of year pass without sending out …

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Happy New Year from Australia

December 31, 2013

2014 will be a better year! It’s hard to believe that another year has come and gone – now 6 …

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2013 in review

December 31, 2013

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has …

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Dr Steve speaks on MoM Hip problems and Hips in general

December 1, 2013

Dr Stephen Tower talks about hips and MoM problems   This is a one hour talk. Consumer’s Union had Dr …

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