OHIO LAWYER FOR HIP REPLACEMENT COMPLICATIONS

Have You Been Forced to Undergo Hip Replacement Revision Surgery?

Even the most reliable hip replacement implants are not permanent, but revision surgeries should usually only be necessary every 10 to 20 years. Some patients end up requiring a hip replacement revision procedure in a far shorter time period due to premature failure of their metal-on-metal hip implant.



These failures aren’t always immediately obvious, and some patients may deal with a variety of side effects or symptoms before the true nature of the problem is properly diagnosed. During this time, they may endure significant pain and suffering.

The FDA Has Concerns About Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

There’s a reason there are no FDA-approved metal-on-metal hip replacement devices available in the United States. Regulators have serious concerns about the safety of these devices and the potential for significant complications.

The hip is a large ball and socket joint, and the ball slides in the socket to allow people to move their leg. Metal rubs against metal in a hip replacement device, resulting in friction that can eventually cause little particles of metal to be grounded off the ball or socket.

These foreign metal particles, often cobalt or chromium, can cause a variety of issues in the body, including adverse local tissue reactions (ALTR) and adverse reaction to metal debris (ARMD).



Recipients of metal-on-metal hip replacements who have suffered ALTR or ARMD may be entitled to compensation for their additional medical costs, lost wages and pain and suffering.

What Symptoms of Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Complications Should Recipients Watch Out For?

Signs of ALTR, ARMD or other hip implant failure symptoms often don’t appear all at once. Most hip implant problems aren’t dramatic events like a crack and sudden loss of the ability to walk. Patients with these hip implants may experience gradual changes in pain levels and mobility. Some of these symptoms may include:

• Pain in the affected leg, hip or groin
• Swelling and inflammation in the area around the hip implant
• Increasing difficulty walking or favoring the leg without the hip implant