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Category Archives: Hip recall

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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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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Biomet M2a Metal Hip destroys 46 year olds life…

March 5, 2013

by Viki I am so very happy to have discovered your website!  My husband had a total hip replacement in Aug …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlements Reached Prior To Jury Trial

August 20, 2012

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlements Reached Prior To Jury Trial. DePuy ASR Hip Implant Settlements Reached Prior To Jury Trial …

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Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene | PlasticsToday.com

July 15, 2012

Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene | PlasticsToday.com. Hip implant materials swing sharply to polyethylene By Doug Smock Published: …

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Lawsuit Alleges Bi-Lateral DePuy ASR Hip Implant Resulted in Elevated Chromium and Cobalt Levels, Need for Revision Surgery – Hip Implants – Zimbio

May 12, 2012

Lawsuit Alleges Bi-Lateral DePuy ASR Hip Implant Resulted in Elevated Chromium and Cobalt Levels, Need for Revision Surgery – Hip …

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FDA: ‘Streamlined’ Reporting Process re: Ortho/Rehab/Device Committee Meeting

May 3, 2012

This is just an idea on how we might make it easier on those of us who want to report …

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MoM Hip Victim Stories to the Orthopedic and Rehab Devices Panel of Med. Devices Advisory Commitee

May 1, 2012

I just want to emphasize how important it is for as many of us as possible to send in our …

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UK hospital recalls all Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Patients…

January 30, 2012

Update from Alison Hi Earl I have just been to my hospital for an x ray as they have told …

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The Power of the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing – NOT

January 21, 2012

Howard Sadwin – robbed of life Many of you will have read Howard Sadwin’s story and comments over the last …

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Hip implant lawsuits pile up – Canada – CBC News

January 4, 2012

Hip implant lawsuits pile up – Canada – CBC News. Hip implant lawsuits pile up Newer devices rushed to market, …

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Bill Would Require More Monitoring of Implants – NYTimes.com

December 16, 2011

Bill Would Require More Monitoring of Implants – NYTimes.com. Bill Would Require More Monitoring of Implants By BARRY MEIER Published: …

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Latest News on Hip Replacement Recall Legal Action

November 5, 2011

Latest News on Hip Replacement Recall Legal Action Wednesday, 2 November, 2011 Source: Click here The latest news on the …

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Earl – Update – Surgeon Says Problem is only with Zimmer Metal on Metal

October 4, 2011

Letter from Surgeon So all good with my Zimmer device…   MY View: I would be extremely bloody unlucky if …

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Earl – Update – Hope I didn’t get the short straw – FDA Recalls Zimmer Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System

October 3, 2011

MY View: I would be extremely bloody unlucky if this particular batch number was used in my revision operation! If …

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Australian Hearing Details Three-Year Delay for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall

October 2, 2011

Australian Hearing Details Three-Year Delay for DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall  By PWALawon Sep-29-11 2:12am From:  sideeffectslawsuitsnews.com An orthopaedic expert testified …

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FDA Recalls Zimmer Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System

October 1, 2011

FDA Recalls Zimmer Trabecular Metal Modular Acetabular System Published on: September 30th, 2011 12:02am  This Press Release (OPENPRESS) September 30, …

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UK Says Metal Hip Replacements More Troublesome

September 23, 2011

UK Says Metal Hip Replacements More Troublesome from: The Associated Press | September 16, 2011 LONDON (AP) — People who …

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Beaumont woman files suit against DePuy over hip implant

August 30, 2011

Beaumont woman files suit against DePuy over hip implant 8/29/2011 7:36 PM By Michelle Keahey, East Texas Bureau  A Beaumont woman …

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Further Patient Problems – in response to NY Times Article

August 25, 2011

More comments made in response to  this article was published in the New York Times: Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even …

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INSIGHT – DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions =2

August 23, 2011

INSIGHT – DePuy‘s handling of hip recall sparks questions =2 22 Aug 2011 12:21 Source: reuters // Reuters METAL POISONING …

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Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the Dangers Are Studied

August 23, 2011

Hip Implant Complaints Surge, Even as the Dangers Are Studied By BARRY MEIER and JANET ROBERTS Source: The New York …

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Reuters-INSIGHT-DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions

August 23, 2011

Reuters-INSIGHT-DePuy’s handling of hip recall sparks questions By Toni Clarke; Tue, Aug 2 2011; Mon Aug 22, 2011 6:45am EDT …

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UK – Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings

August 20, 2011

Answers to commonly asked questions from patients with metal-on-metal hip replacements / resurfacings John Skinner1 and Alister Hart2 , Consultant …

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New Zealand – Patient J’s 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame

August 19, 2011

Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …

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New Zealand – Patient “J’s” 7 years of HELL story – ACC Legislation shelters those to blame

August 18, 2011

Just like Earl – I started to think after SEVEN years it must be ‘my body’ OR my incorrect thinking …

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Rottenstein Law Group Anticipates Prompt Formation of Leadership Committees in Federal Multidistrict Litigation of DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuits

August 15, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Anticipates Prompt Formation of Leadership Committees in Federal Multidistrict Litigation of DePuy Pinnacle Lawsuits The Rottenstein Law …

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Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal

August 15, 2011

Arthritis New Zealand urges calm over replacement hip withdrawal Posted on 25 Jul, 2011 The New Zealand Herald recently published …

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J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say

August 14, 2011

J&J Hip Failure Rate as High as 49 Percent, U.K. Doctors Say By Greg Farrell and David Voreacos – Mar …

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Medical Devices — Balancing Regulation and Innovation

August 13, 2011

Medical Devices — Balancing Regulation and Innovation NEJM | August 10, 2011 | Topics: Drugs, Devices, and the FDA Gregory D. …

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Parker McDonald: One Year Milestone of DePuy ASR Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant System Recall Approaching

August 13, 2011

Parker McDonald: One Year Milestone of DePuy ASR Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant System Recall Approaching Parker McDonald P.C., a Texas law …

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New Zealand Herald Hip joint article sheds light on agony – DePuy ASR Hip Recall

August 13, 2011

New Zealand Herald Hip joint article sheds light on agony – DePuy ASR Hip Recall By Phil Taylor 5:30 AM …

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How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement

August 11, 2011

How to Prevent Hip Dislocation After a Total Hip Replacement  Source: ehipreplacement After having a total hip replacement there are …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers Meeting With MDL Judge

August 10, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawyers Meeting With MDL Judge Published: August 9th, 2011 Source: AboutLawsuits.com Lawyers from throughout the United …

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Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart

August 7, 2011

Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart Pecos, New …

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Metal on Metal Hips – Extracts from Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Bearing Surface The Registry is reporting on five different bearing surfaces with more than 200 procedures. There are a small …

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Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010

August 6, 2011

Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry – Annual Report 2010 This year’s report confirms that hip and knee replacement …

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How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew

August 4, 2011

How ‘Bout Smith & Nephew posted by Karen on 02 Aug 2011 at 6:34 pm All this data refers to …

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South Australia – DePuy Hip implant class action grows

August 1, 2011

Hip implant class action grows David Jean From The Advertiser August 01, 2011 12:00AM An orthopedic surgeon studies a patient’s …

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Barry Meier – Approval process for devices blasted

July 31, 2011

Approval process for devices blasted Barry Meier The Boston Globe July 30, 2011 The govern­ment’s system for reg­u­lating many med­ical …

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Expert group calls for new way to clear medical devices

July 31, 2011

Expert group calls for new way to clear medical devices Christine Mai-Duc | Tribune Washington Bureau Source: ongo The Tennessean …

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Will the DePuy Pinnacle Bring the Next Wave of Lawsuits?

July 30, 2011

Will the DePuy Pinnacle Bring the Next Wave of Lawsuits? July 21, 2011, 10:30:00AM. By Heidi Turner; Source: click here Denver, …

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DePuy Hip Recall Takes Toll on Johnson & Johnson Finances

July 30, 2011

DePuy Hip Recall Takes Toll on Johnson & Johnson Finances July 22, 2011Posted In: Johnson & Johnson updates By The Bradley Law …

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Dozens suing over DePuy hip replacement

July 27, 2011

Dozens suing over hip replacement device Posted: Jun 15, 2011 9:29 AM; By Courtney Fasano, Multimedia Journalist – bio | email Source – click here WAUSAU …

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Another Legal Victory for Victims With Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Implants

July 27, 2011

Another Legal Victory for Victims With Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Implants Posted on 07/26/11 at 3:53am by webmaster Source: click here Sarasota, …

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Ceramic Hip Joint Replacement Devices

July 24, 2011

Ceramic Hip Joint Replacement Devices Author: Elizabeth Dulaney-Cripe, MD; Chief Editor: Erik D Schraga, MD  Products Ceramic total hip components …

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Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips

July 23, 2011

Review of the Cell biology surrounding metal on metal hips Source – Connie; My DePuy Hip Recall Metal-on-metal hip resurfacing …

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Crucial Documents Could Determine DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Results

July 22, 2011

Crucial Documents Could Determine DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Results As the lawsuits filed against Johnson and Johnson division DePuy Orthopaedics …

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Australia – Hip surgery ruins lives

July 18, 2011

Hip surgery ruins lives Rachel Browne; March 13, 2011 Revision of ASR Depuy Hips Revision of Metal on Metal Hips …

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Can J&J Really Change – or is There An Endemic Rot in a Company Which Has Got too Large to Manage?

July 17, 2011

J&J CEO: Most Product Recalls are Behind Us; With Changes, We’ll Come Back Even Stronger [Canadian Press DataFile] April 28, …

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Madison-Based Firm Files 80 Lawsuits

July 16, 2011

Lawsuits Filed Over Recalled Hip Replacements Madison-Based Firm Files 80 Lawsuits Updated: 7:48 pm CDT June 27, 2011 MADISON, Wis. …

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Ed Blizzard is a heavy-hitting, Houston-based pharmaceutical injury lawyer

July 16, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Hip Replacement Lawsuit Spearheaded by Houston Attorney By Steve Jansen Wed., Jul. 13 2011 at 2:01 PM …

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Laredo, Texas area teacher/counselor files suit after DePuy hip implant fails

July 15, 2011

Recalled DePuy ASR Hip System Failure Leads to Lawsuit Filed by the Law Offices of John David Hart Laredo, Texas …

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Another Smith & Nephew Horror Story …

July 14, 2011

Here is another horror story shared with me recently – makes you think – what is going on…??? (identity removed) …

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Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuits Could Be Fruitful

July 13, 2011

Zimmer Hip Implant Lawsuits Could Be Fruitful July 11, 2011 • 6:55 pm Source: click here Many of the 90,000 …

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DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Stays Out of Federal Court

July 13, 2011

DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuit Stays Out of Federal Court Written by hiplawsuits on Jul-11-11 11:00pm From: depuyhipreplacementlawsuit.com Not all DePuy …

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DePuy ASR victim has suit returned to state court

July 13, 2011

DePuy ASR victim has suit returned to state court Source: click here Posted on July 12th, 2011 A DePuy ASR …

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Another Smith & Nephew BHR Problem

July 12, 2011

Received Overnight from Another Person Suffering with Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing I have removed the person’s identity as …

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Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits

July 12, 2011

Patients are the cobblestones on the path to doctors profits (Earl Stevens, 2011) by Earl Stevens on Monday, 11 July …

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Smith & Nephew Warned Over Hip Implant Facility

July 10, 2011

Smith & Nephew Warned Over Hip Implant Facility Date Published: Wednesday, December 29th, 2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration …

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Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women

July 10, 2011

Defective DePuy Hip Implant Poses Particular Risk for Women Date Published: Monday, January 3rd, 2011 Women who have received DePuy …

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Fallout from DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Felt Globally

July 10, 2011

Fallout from DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall Felt Globally Date Published: Monday, January 10th, 2011 The impact of the DePuy …

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Another DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed in Canada

July 10, 2011

Another DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed in Canada Date Published: Wednesday, January 12th, 2011 A Canadian woman is the …

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DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Says Company Ignored Defects

July 10, 2011

DePuy Hip Implant Lawsuit Says Company Ignored Defects Date Published: Friday, January 14th, 2011 Five Chicago residents have filed a …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failures Tied to Poor Design

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failures Tied to Poor Design Date Published: Monday, January 24th, 2011 DePuy ASR Hip Implants, recalled …

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Could DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Face More Health Woes in Future?

July 10, 2011

Could DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recipients Face More Health Woes in Future? Date Published: Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 Could it …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Seven Forced to Undergo Revision Surgery

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Lawsuit Filed by Seven Forced to Undergo Revision Surgery Date Published: Friday, March 4th, 2011 A …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Named in Lawsuits, Calls for Recall Grow

July 10, 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Named in Lawsuits, Calls for Recall Grow Date Published: Monday, March 21st, 2011 DePuy Orthopaedics, the …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victim Fears for His Health

July 10, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Implant Victim Fears for His Health Date Published: Thursday, March 24th, 2011 An Illinois man who recently …

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Growing Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuits

July 10, 2011

MDL Sought for Growing Number of DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant Lawsuits Date Published: Wednesday, April 6th, 2011 Another lawsuit has …

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Pain, Disability Plague Many

July 10, 2011

Pain, Disability Plague Many with Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Date Published: Wednesday, June 8th, 2011 Rather than the relief that most …

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How do we sue for a Biomet hip replacement failure?

July 10, 2011

Hip Failed after 6 Years Source: click here What is going on with Biomet Hips? Found this on the source …

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Stryker’s Trident Hip Implants

July 9, 2011

Much Is Now Being Uncovered The controversy surrounding Stryker’s Trident ceramic-on-ceramic line of hip implant products is only now making …

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DePuy Doctor Kickback Scandal

July 9, 2011

DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Follows Doctor Kickback Scandal Written by hiplawsuits on Oct-23-10 1:37am From: depuyhipreplacementlawsuit.com DePuy Orhopaedic’s recent ASR …

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DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying

July 9, 2011

DePuy ASR hip implant lawsuits multiplying in courts across U.S. July 8th, 2011 Joshua More than 1,000 lawsuits have been …

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Revision Surgery’s May Fail After DePuy Hip Replacements

July 9, 2011

Recipients of Recalled DePuy Hip Replacements Face Serious Consequences of Failed Revision Surgeries Author: William Davis You may already know …

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Individual Patient Stories and Experiences:

July 9, 2011

Injuries Related to DePuy‘s Recalled Hip Replacements Author: William Davis The facts and statistics regarding the hip replacement recall by …

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Why I Chose A Hip Resurfacing

July 9, 2011

Why I Chose A Hip Resurfacing Instead Of A Total Hip Replacement Author: Kamlesh Gade Birmingham Hip Resurfacing or Surface …

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consumer injury lawyers : Hip Replacements

July 9, 2011

consumer injury lawyers : Hip Replacements Author: Susan Ardizzoni Hip Replacement Recall: DePuy, the manufacturer of ASR hip replacements, is …

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Do You Need A Hip Replacement Recall Lawyer?

July 9, 2011

Recalls That Might Require a Hip Replacement Lawyer Author: Rochelle Rottenstein The Rottenstein Law Group wants you to be aware …

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Hip Replacement Settlements

July 9, 2011

Hip Replacement Settlements Author: Susan Ardizzoni FDA Requires DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall: The FDA reports a Class 2 medical …

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DePuy Hip Recall Lawsuit

July 9, 2011

Depuy Hip Recall Lawsuit – The Solution to Hip Replacement Problems Posted: Apr 08, 2011 A Depuy Hip Recall Lawsuit …

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DePuy Hip Replacement Recall

July 9, 2011

Patients Worldwide Adversely Affected by DePuy Hip Replacement Recall Posted: Dec 01, 2010 More than a month has passed since …

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Osteoarthritis Symptoms, Diagnosis

July 9, 2011

What are osteoarthritis symptoms? Source: click here Osteoarthritis is a disease of the joints. Unlike many other forms of arthritis …

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DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit

July 9, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit, According to the Law Offices of John David Hart Houston, Texas …

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UK – Hip Support Group Asks for Help With DePuy ASR Total Hip Replacements

July 9, 2011

Altogether Hip support group pushes for medical help 8:49am Monday 4th July 2011 By Megi Rychlikova » PATIENTS from across the …

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Is New Zimmer Maxera Cup Hip Any Better?

July 8, 2011

Zimmer’s Maxera Cup Hip: New and Improved? Richard Burke | June 30th, 2011 | Posted in Zimmer Hip Lawsuit News …

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Hip Surgery Q&A

July 8, 2011

Questions about hip surgery answered On the Mend Joe DiVincenzo; July 7, 2011 Hip pain caused by arthritis is one of …

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Zimmer Durom Cup Recall?

July 8, 2011

Was there a Zimmer Durom Cup Recall or Not? Written by hosenxrwxe on Jun-20-11 10:11am Source Has Zimmer Holdings, Inc. …

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Zimmer Durom Lawsuit

July 8, 2011

Makers of Zimmer Durom Hip Cup Sued for Failures Written by zimmerimqto on Jun-20-11 10:39am Source As a people, American‘s …

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Patient Victory Over DePuy ASR Hip Recall Litigation

July 7, 2011

Patient Victory in Wisconsin Court Over DePuy ASR Hip Recall Litigation A victim with a recalled DePuy ASR hip implant …

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Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant Lawsuit Settlement

July 7, 2011

Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Implant Lawsuit Settlement Hip Replacement Revision Lawsuit Attorneys Following the failure reports of hundreds of Zimmer Durom …

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United Kingdom DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall – Legal Help

July 7, 2011

DePuy ASR hip replacement recall: Patient information on medical negligence compensation claim potential. Posted on June 30, 2011 by Muhammed …

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Zimmer Durom Cup – New Lawsuit

July 7, 2011

Zimmer Durom Cup Named in New Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Lawsuit Date Published: Wednesday, July 6th, 2011 A new lawsuit involving …

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What You Should Know About Metallosis

July 7, 2011

Metallosis: The Things You Should Know About This Condition by Katherine Russel in Law / Personal Injury (submitted 2011-07-06) Metal …

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Stryker Trident Hip Replacement System Recall

July 7, 2011

What Caused The Stryker Trident Hip Replacement System Recall? Posted on July 4, 2011 by Rottenstein Law Group Stryker Corporation …

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FDA 510K DePuy ASR Modular Acetabular Hip Replacement File

July 7, 2011

From the FDA Database – the DePuy ASR 510K Traditional Application file – confidential parts greyed out Download here – …

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Unpublished report from FDA Database Downplaying Cobalt Chrome Metal Ion Danger

July 7, 2011

This Report is part of any unpublished submission (?) which seeks to dismiss any harmful effects of cobalt or chrome …

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Corin Cormet FDA Approval – At Least the FDA Panel included Metal Ion Serum Levels

July 7, 2011

Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel – February 22, 2007 The Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Devices Panel (the Panel) met on Thursday, …

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Corin Cormet Post PMA-Approval Study Proposed Protocol

July 6, 2011

Monitoring of Cobalt and Chromium Ions NOT in the Protocol… Download full Presentation – click here Technorati Tags: FDA, bad …

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Corin Cormet Presentation to FDA Approvals Panel

July 6, 2011

Corin Presentation to FDA Approvals Panel Ever wonder what they tell the panel to get a 510K approval… Download presentation …

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Corin 2010 Results – Lackustre Profit Joint (pardon the pun)…

July 6, 2011

Final results for year ended December 2010 22 March 2011  Source http://www.coringroup.com/news.php?o=98 Corin Group PLC has today published its full year …

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DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit

July 6, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuit This is a very informative Video – MUST Watch…     Technorati Tags: FDA, …

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Hospital Pass to New DePuy President…

July 5, 2011

New DePuy President – New DePuy Hip Challenges J. Cooper Carlisle | July 2nd, 2011 | Posted in Depuy Hip …

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Has Stryker Done Their Homework on Corin…???

July 5, 2011

Clinical Fallout – Hip Resurfacing – The Corin Involvement This YouTube video clip from the very respected McMinn Centre in …

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Class Action Lawsuit vs. a Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit???

July 5, 2011

The Difference Between A Class Action Lawsuit And A Multidistrict Litigation Lawsuit Published by: Katherine Russel (7) Source: click here …

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DePuy Hip Recall Mass Litigation Scheduled November 18th, 2011

July 5, 2011

Hearing For MDL Ruling Over DePuy Hip Replacement Lawsuits To Take Place Posted on July 1, 2011 by Los Angeles …

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Sadwin Asks … Are We always Informed? NOT…

July 5, 2011

Sadwin – Did Not See The Smith & Nephew Guide pre-op – Neither Did I… Actually My Surgeon told me …

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Can You Trust The Surgeon – Law Firm Says YES, Mostly…

July 5, 2011

Their View? DePuy Hip Recall Lawyers Defend Orthopaedic Surgeons 01/26/2011 As New Jersey and Philadelphia DePuy hip recall lawyers, we …

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Good Advice if You Have A DePuy Hip Replacement

July 4, 2011

DePuy Lawsuit Hip Problems You Should Not Ignore At times, we do not know the underlying problems that will affect …

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Informative Legal Website – USA based

July 4, 2011

DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Recall Contact Website: http://www.depuy-lawyers.com/Lawyers Represent People Harmed by DePuy ASR Hip Implant O’Steen & Harrison Files …

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Pinnacle Lawsuits to be Consolidated in Texas Court

July 4, 2011

57 product liability lawsuits pending against the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement systems Source: Gregory Fraser At present there are at …

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Why Big Head Metal On Metal Hips Hurt – Scientific view!

July 4, 2011

Why large-head metal-on-metal hip replacements are painful: the anatomical basis of psoas impingement on the femoral head-neck junction; Cobb JP, …

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Sadwin on Stryker – Don’t Strike Out With Corin

July 4, 2011

So You Want to Beat Up Smith & Nephew – Where do Patients Fit Into the Picture? Stryker are going …

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Sadwin Sees More Issues with the FDA Process

July 4, 2011

Vested Interests – Who is Truthful? Another major problem I see is that it seems some important clinical data provided …

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Juergen’s DePuy Hip Replacement Nightmare – Down, But Fighting Back

July 4, 2011

Company and Surgeon Run Away When Worker is Gunned Down by a Bad Hip and a Dodgy DePuy Hip Implant …

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Juergen’s Story – Toxic Metal Levels at 200 Times Normal

July 4, 2011

The Surgeon that did it – Won’t Look at it because Juergen has No Insurance Left Hi Earl, This is …

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Stryker wants to take on Smith & Nephew in USA

July 4, 2011

What’s new in the market to fix your hip Stryker markets hip rebuilding system expanding into rival’s U.S. monopoly ; …

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Global Hip Replacement Implants Market is forecast to reach $8.6 billion

July 4, 2011

June 27, 2011 Monday Research and Markets Adds Report: Hip Replacement Implants – Global Pipeline Analysis, Competitive Landscape and Market …

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Cobalt Toxicity – Not to be Dismissed

July 3, 2011

Cobalt Toxicity Source: Click here While it may seem worrying when an automobile is recalled due to a manufacturing error …

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Metallosis Problems for DePuy Pinnacle Victims

July 3, 2011

Metallosis: A Problem for DePuy Pinnacle Clients by Gregory Fraser After nearly 1300 complaints since November last year with the …

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Snippets from Anderson Law Offices, LLC

July 3, 2011

Image via Wikipedia Check out these Snippets from Anderson Law Offices, LLC Source: Click here DePuy Hip Replacement Surgery DePuy …

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Fast Track Total Hip Replacement Surgery

July 3, 2011

Image via Wikipedia Fast Track Total Hip Replacement Surgery Is Effective and Safe Source: click here, Date:7/1/2011 NEW YORK, July …

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More on New Blood Thinner – Move Over Warfarin!

July 3, 2011

FDA APPROVES NEW BLOOD THINNER FOR HIP AND KNEE REPLACEMENT PATIENTS Source – Click here On July 1, the Food …

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Legal Firm Says Metal on Metal Implants not Thoroughly Tested

July 3, 2011

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Not Thoroughly Tested June 28, 2011, 03:30:00PM. By Gordon Gibb i Chicago, IL: While not the market …

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My DuPuy Hip Recall Blog

July 3, 2011

Here are some other links to Connie’s Blog:     Home    About Me – My Story    Recall Details    Questions You Might …

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My DePuy Hip Recall – brilliant blog…

July 3, 2011

Just Found an Amazing DePuy Victim Blog – very well put together My View: You must check it out… click …

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Hip Resurfacing has Higher Risk of Revision

July 3, 2011

MODERN METAL-ON-METAL HIP RESURFACING A TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW My View: A very academically correct document but extremely ass-covering in my view. …

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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL JOINT REPLACEMENT REGISTRY 2007

July 3, 2011

AUSTRALIAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION NATIONAL JOINT REPLACEMENT REGISTRY Annual Report Supplementary – click here to download My View Interesting to see …

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Is Warfarin a Drug of the Past – I hope so…

July 3, 2011

My View This looks like good news – I found Warfarin dreadful to be on for 3 months… FDA Approves …

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Another Hip Victim Tells Their DePuy Horror Story

July 3, 2011

5 hour operation was spent trying to repair damaged tissue Source: click here I told my brother I was lucky …

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Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Replacement Hell – Howard Sadwin is lucky to be Alive

July 3, 2011

This Shocking Post is a Comment just Sent to me by Howard Sadwin – he has No Hip Left and …

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J&J off the Hook in NZ – Saved by Government Legislation…

July 2, 2011

Kiwis can’t claim for faulty hip joint NZ Herald – Saturday July 2, 2011 10:35 PM NZT More than 500 …

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Expert Advisory Group looking at soft tissue reactions associated with metal-on-metal hip replacements

July 2, 2011

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency: Report of the Expert Advisory Group looking at soft tissue reactions associated with metal-on-metal …

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Johnson & Johnson Reserves Almost $1 Billion for DePuy Victims

July 2, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Reserves Almost $1 Billion for DePuy Victims The Rottenstein Law Group has learned that Johnson & Johnson …

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DuPuy ASR Hip Replacements “Badly Designed” – here’s why…

July 2, 2011

The DePuy ASR Hip Replacement Device’s Badly Designed Components Posted on June 27, 2011 by Rottenstein Law GrouP, Source – click here …

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DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Rate Much Higher – up to 50% in UK

July 2, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Learns of DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Rate Much Higher Than Previously Reported Posted on March 21, …

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DePuy Legal Challenges, Watch Out – This Seems Like Sound Advice

July 2, 2011

Rottenstein Law Group Advises Caution Before Calling DePuy “Help Line” Posted on October 7, 2010 by Rottenstein Law Group The …

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DePuy Trial Over Defective Hip Implants

July 2, 2011

Awaiting the Trial of DePuy Orthopaedics Over Its Defective Hip Implants Finally, a judge has been appointed by the judicial panel …

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J&J Hip Replacement Lawsuits – Down to One Judge

July 2, 2011

J&J Hip Replacement Lawsuits Given to One Judge Bloomberg, December 04, 2010, 2:00 PM EST, By David Voreacos and Jef Feeley, …

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Aussie Hip News – Four Corners Resources

July 2, 2011

JOINT REACTION RESOURCES Read key correspondence, reports and related news on the DePuy ASR Hip. Also includes important information for …

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Aussie Hip News – DePuy Class Action Under Way

July 2, 2011

DePuy Down Under: Class Action Under Way Sarah Klein | March 8th, 2011 | Posted in Depuy Hip Recall News Tammy …

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Aussie Hip News – Elderly Patients Hips Turn Toxic

July 2, 2011

Toxic hip implants under the microscope David Jean From: The Advertiser May 17, 2011 11:00PM Ron Barnes, 82, with his …

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Aussie News – Class Action Against J&J’s DuPuy

July 2, 2011

Class action after a world of pain Hannah Silverman From: The Advertiser May 23, 2011 11:00PM AFTER a hip replacement, …

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Aussie Hip News – Patients to sue over faulty DePuy hip and knee implants

July 2, 2011

Patients to sue over faulty DePuy hip and knee implants Nigel Hunt From: Sunday Mail (SA) May 28, 2011 10:00PM …

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Aussie News – WA joins class action against dodgy hips

July 2, 2011

WA joins class action against dodgy hips Posted Fri Jun 3, 2011 10:16am AEST The DePuy ASR (Articular Surface Replacement) …

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Patients reveal agony of toxic hip implants – Four Corners News

July 2, 2011

Patients reveal agony of toxic hip implants By Quentin McDermott and Karen Michelmore; Updated Mon May 16, 2011 10:52am AEST DePuy …

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Australian Hip Replacement Problems – J&J Company DePuy Orthopaedics

July 2, 2011

Joint Reaction Reporter: Quentin McDermott; Broadcast: 16/05/2011 The Articular Surface Replacement hip or ASR created by DePuy and marketed by the …

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History – How I Recently Found Out That I Had A Hip Problem

July 2, 2011

Local and International News In May 2011 I was made aware by a friend’s mother of an ABC news programme …

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History – Smith & Nephew Hip Component Mislabelled – 2007

July 2, 2011

S&N recalls hip replacement parts By Karen Attwood Friday, 17 August 2007: This Article from the Independent [Click here].. The hip and …

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History – Smith & Nephew Hip Resurfacing Cups Recalled 2007

July 2, 2011

Smith & Nephew Hip Resurfacing Cups Recalled in U.K. (Update4) By Christopher Elser and Kari Lundgren – August 16, 2007 …

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History – Johnson & Johnson Hip Recall Pain in the UK – over 10,000 patients affected

July 2, 2011

10,000 hip replacement patients told their operations may need to be reversed after receiving faulty implants By Jo Macfarlane Last …

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History – Food and Drug Administration has ordered J&J’s DePuy to Supply More Data

July 2, 2011

Hip Makers Told to Study More Data By BARRY MEIER Published: May 10, 2011:  This Article from the New York …

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DePuy Hip Recall – who polices the approval loopholes – no one – that is why they are loopholes!

July 2, 2011

The Implants Loophole By BARRY MEIER Published: December 16, 2010; This article from the New York Times [Click here]. A recently recalled …

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History – Johnson & Johnson DePuy Hip Recall Due to High Failure Rate

July 2, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Hip Implants By NATASHA SINGER Published: August 26, 2010; This Article from New York Times [Click here]. More …

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History – Johnson & Johnson DePuy Hip Replacement Recall – 2010

July 2, 2011

Johnson & Johnson Unit Recalls 2 Hip Replacement Systems Robert Lowes  Posted: 08/30/2010 August 30, 2010 — An orthopaedic unit …

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J&J DuPuy Hip Recall Agony in the UK – nearly 8,000 affected

July 2, 2011

Thousands of patients left in agony by faulty hip replacements Nearly 8,000 people may have to undergo further surgery as …

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DNA Damage from Chromium from Orthopaedic Implants

June 25, 2011

Release of Chromium from Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Replacements My view: You need to read the full scientific article – …

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Alternative Bearing Surfaces For Hip Replacement Components

June 25, 2011

Alternative Bearing Surfaces for Replacement Hip Joints Download paper here My view: All artificial hip joints create wear particles: Metal-on-plastic …

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Staple Closure – Greater Than 3 Times The Risk of Infection

June 25, 2011

Staples Linked to Higher Risk for Infection After Joint Surgery My View Don’t just “go with the flow” – getting …

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