Smith & Nephew Knee Replacement Lawsuits

Some Smith & Nephew knee replacement systems have been linked to a high number of failures and other problems that could lead to the need for revision surgery. 

SMITH & NEPHEW KNEE REPLACEMENT LAWSUIT STATUS: Potential claims are being reviewed by Smith & Nephew knee lawyers for individuals who have experienced problems after a knee replacement involving certain Smith & Nephew Journey knee components.

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OVERVIEW: Some components from the Smith & Nephew Journey line of knee replacement systems have been associated with a high rate of failure, which may result in:

  • Pain
  • Permanent Knee Problems
  • Limited Range of Motion
  • Loosening of Components
  • Revision Surgery

SMITH & NEPHEW KNEE REPLACEMENT PROBLEMS: As a result of problems with Smith & Nephew knee replacements, thousands of individuals may have been exposed to an increased risk of early failure.

In early 2010, nearly 40,000 Journey Uni Tibial Baseplates were recalled due to a number of reported failures, which may have a tendency to fracture or break. This could result in severe pain and instability, often resulting in the need for surgery to revise the Smith & Nephew knee replacement or replace the base plate.

In February 2011, a study was presented to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons that found that 16% of Smith & Nephew Journey-Deuce knee implants began to fail within 21 months and 39% of recipients reported poor results after receiving the implant.

A number of individuals throughout the United States are pursuing compensation through a Smith & Nephew knee replacement lawsuit as a result of the manufacturer’s failure to adequately research the artificial knee system or warn about the risk of Smith & Nephew knee problems.

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  • GaryMarch 21, 2024 at 8:08 pm

    I need help by with the pain!

  • susanMarch 10, 2024 at 7:06 am

    Hmmm. Had knee revision of my right knee after 2 failed tibial base plates that split, one slid backwards. 2021 revision done with a stem put up in my femur Smith and nephew Legion knee, stem has now shifted over to the edge of my femur and could possibly fracture. I do have rheumatoid. I thought I was doing great until I felt a stabbing pain in my thigh. Few months prior had a hematoma down in my[Show More]Hmmm. Had knee revision of my right knee after 2 failed tibial base plates that split, one slid backwards. 2021 revision done with a stem put up in my femur Smith and nephew Legion knee, stem has now shifted over to the edge of my femur and could possibly fracture. I do have rheumatoid. I thought I was doing great until I felt a stabbing pain in my thigh. Few months prior had a hematoma down in my calf very large out of nowhere. No unusual physical activity other than walking. First knee replacement was in 2007, got a new tibial base plate in 2014, then in 2020 that tibial base plate slid towards the back of the replacement. Doc said it looked like a cheese grater head damaged the tibial base plate. Should have had the tkr in 2014. Original knee was a Smith nephew Genesis 2. Not sure where to go from here with the shifted femoral component pressing on my bone! Whatever here we go again

  • DarrellDecember 14, 2023 at 11:49 am

    I had my knee replaced Nov 22,2022 with the Smith and Nephew system and it wasn't right from day 1. I finally had that system replaced Nov 29,2023. I've had pain from day 1. The glue didn't work and every day it became more difficult to walk. Finally after 1 year it was replaced and this new knee is great.

  • TeresaNovember 29, 2023 at 8:16 pm

    I’m utterly speechless reading all these problems with the Smith-Nephew implants. I had a Zimmer taken out after it failed, revision with Oxinium. Dec 5, 2022. I started deteriorating the day I left the hospital. It’s now November 29th and I’m scheduled for another revision December 12th. I want this thing out, I’m in excruciating constant pain, no ROM, and it’s loose. Absolutely no quality of lif[Show More]I’m utterly speechless reading all these problems with the Smith-Nephew implants. I had a Zimmer taken out after it failed, revision with Oxinium. Dec 5, 2022. I started deteriorating the day I left the hospital. It’s now November 29th and I’m scheduled for another revision December 12th. I want this thing out, I’m in excruciating constant pain, no ROM, and it’s loose. Absolutely no quality of life. I’ve been going to PT for almost a year to get this thing to move. My patella does not glide or move, PT says it extremely bizarre. These revisions are so painful, I really want it out, but OMG I know what’s coming. I see the doc tomorrow for pre-op appointment, i’m going to tell him don’t go in there and just change that poly and then in six months tell me I need another full revision. I insisted seeing him and not his PA. Mentally drained. I’ve already had 3 knee surgeries, this will be #4. 1st TKA, 2nd Poly change, 3rd Full Revision. How much can one person and leg take. Oh did I mention I work for the hospital that has done this to me! I’m crippled, I walk on crutches a year after last revision, the knee buckles about 10 to 15 times a day, and I fall probably twice a week if I don’t have my crutches with me.

  • HildaNovember 16, 2023 at 10:53 pm

    After reading Dan's post from April 20, 2023, I had a very similar experience. I too had a total knee replacement with a Smith and Nephew Oxinium implant in July of 2021. My implant never felt "right." I also went through 2 rounds of physical therapy. In March, 2022, I went for a walk around my neighborhood and woke up with my knee cap on the side of my leg. In June, 2022, I had to have revi[Show More]After reading Dan's post from April 20, 2023, I had a very similar experience. I too had a total knee replacement with a Smith and Nephew Oxinium implant in July of 2021. My implant never felt "right." I also went through 2 rounds of physical therapy. In March, 2022, I went for a walk around my neighborhood and woke up with my knee cap on the side of my leg. In June, 2022, I had to have revision surgery to fix the loose patella component. Went through another round of PT. July 2023, went on a bike ride with my husband, woke up to a swollen knee. Went to the doctor and had x-rays done. The x-rays showed I had a fractured patella. I started seeing a different ortho surgeon who wanted me to go back to my original surgeon, which I refused to do. It is now November, and I have been walking with a brace on my knee since July. He told me I had a very complicated situation but I think he was afraid to do anything. Tomorrow I have an appointment with another orthopedic surgeon. I am hoping to find out what can be done. This whole ordeal has really affected my mental health. Knowing what I know now, I don't think I would have elected to have knee replacement surgery. I am worse off now than before surgery.

  • RickyNovember 14, 2023 at 10:38 pm

    knee replacement post broke

  • GretaNovember 6, 2023 at 1:04 am

    I got the Journey II BCR on 08/13/2019. I have amazing strength & flexibility. I can kneel. I straighten beyond straight, just like my non surgical leg. I can bend leg until heel nearly to butt. I hike 10 miles uphill. My ligaments & muscles are in great condition. Age 72.

  • BrianOctober 28, 2023 at 2:40 am

    I have had both knees replaced My left knee I've had a revision already and I'm about to get my third one for my left knee and my second one for my right knee with a journey 2. Pain is awful swelling always.

  • DanApril 20, 2023 at 6:51 pm

    I had a total knee replacement with a Smith and Nephew Oxinium implant in July of 2020. The implant never felt "right." I went through 2 rounds of physical therapy. At the end of the second PT round, the physical therapist told me she thought something was not right and asked me to visit a orthopedist. The doctor found the implant had come apart -- the part that was supposed to "glide" across [Show More]I had a total knee replacement with a Smith and Nephew Oxinium implant in July of 2020. The implant never felt "right." I went through 2 rounds of physical therapy. At the end of the second PT round, the physical therapist told me she thought something was not right and asked me to visit a orthopedist. The doctor found the implant had come apart -- the part that was supposed to "glide" across the patella was loose, and it did major damage to my patella. I had revision surgery in July of 2022 and my knee will never be right as the patella does not regenerate. I have struggled for three years, and am still struggling. I am leery about my future with my damaged knee.

  • WayneApril 20, 2023 at 12:11 pm

    Spacer between upper and lower joint broke in half. Had a revision done on 4/10/23 .also the other knee is broke too.got to get it fixed as soon as the other heals

  • BernardMarch 29, 2023 at 1:16 am

    I had a smith and nephew journey left knee replacement on 12/14/21, the cement did not attach to the femoral component. It caused severe loosening and bone loss required a total knee revision surgery on 2/21/2023 (13 months) the doctor also delayed telling me about knee surgery failure.

  • DebraMarch 8, 2023 at 5:04 pm

    Had first surgery 10/01/2020, was having pain ever since surgery, had 2 bone scans and the both showed loosening, the doctor had me wait and in the mean time I saw 3 other doctors. The last doctor decided that i needed another total knee replacement. I had that replacement on May 31, 2022, still having problems with the 2 replacement, still under doctor care. I feel the same as the first surgery, [Show More]Had first surgery 10/01/2020, was having pain ever since surgery, had 2 bone scans and the both showed loosening, the doctor had me wait and in the mean time I saw 3 other doctors. The last doctor decided that i needed another total knee replacement. I had that replacement on May 31, 2022, still having problems with the 2 replacement, still under doctor care. I feel the same as the first surgery, I feel like it is the equipment they used in my knee. I just want to be pain free in my knee.

  • TaraSeptember 21, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    Knee replacement 2019 need revisional surgery can barely walk and fall along can't work

  • VeronicaJuly 27, 2022 at 3:09 am

    I have to have another surgery for this replacement that is made from Smith and Nephew which was done on 3/11/2021 my next surgery is set for August 2022 because it's loose and am in pain

  • TracieJanuary 24, 2022 at 1:37 pm

    I'm 38 years old had a tkr in October of 2017 11 months later had to have a Revision on that knee now they have been telling me for the last 3 years it's loose again and I have no real range of motion I can't extend my leg and I am loosing muscle in that leg. The doctor's have told me I can only have one more revision on that knee and I'm not even 40.

  • KennethAugust 5, 2021 at 8:25 pm

    I had my knee replaced in 2008 with the Smith and nephew journey to me. As of today I believe the base plate which of them not mistaken was part of a recall in 2009. What kind of recourse would I have?

  • MarilynSeptember 16, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    I had my first knee replaced. Came loose approx 6 months after placing it. When revised said there was no glue there n came out very easily. Been 2 years still pain, swelling. Now my ither ine is loose. Showed loose a couple of months after it was done about 1 1/2 years ago.now really starting hurtibg n will have to have it redone in near future. The pain in both knees hurt n now causing hips[Show More]I had my first knee replaced. Came loose approx 6 months after placing it. When revised said there was no glue there n came out very easily. Been 2 years still pain, swelling. Now my ither ine is loose. Showed loose a couple of months after it was done about 1 1/2 years ago.now really starting hurtibg n will have to have it redone in near future. The pain in both knees hurt n now causing hips to hurt. I teally never would have done this knowing that the glue ir replacements do not hold.

  • CherylDecember 26, 2016 at 4:05 pm

    I see I'm not alone with loosening of a smith/nephew knee. October 2011 I had a total right knee replacement. Dr used Smith&Nephew Oxinium Technology. I don't know the lot numbers. I was still in a lot of pain afterwards. I couldn't bend the knee much. I had made several visits to the Dr and had tried different things to ease the pain. The pain got a lot worse, was painful to walk. So lat[Show More]I see I'm not alone with loosening of a smith/nephew knee. October 2011 I had a total right knee replacement. Dr used Smith&Nephew Oxinium Technology. I don't know the lot numbers. I was still in a lot of pain afterwards. I couldn't bend the knee much. I had made several visits to the Dr and had tried different things to ease the pain. The pain got a lot worse, was painful to walk. So late 2015 I went back to the Dr and she ordered a bone scan. It showed that the knee replacement had loosened and recommended a revision knee replacement surgery. This was with a different Dr. The revision was done in March 2016. I am now almost pain free. Walking is a lot better and I am also able to bend this knee more. It took the first Dr 4 years to finally do a bone scan and to see the replacement was bad. I don't think it should have taken that long. As for the new knee, I don't remember which brand he used.

  • SteveDecember 6, 2016 at 7:12 pm

    They said the ligaments have been streched, and the spacer may have to be replaced. After 2 months i still can not get the original doctor to fix my knee. Right knee replacement March 17,2015. It is now loose. It is smith & nephew hardware system.

  • BobbieNovember 15, 2016 at 5:57 pm

    i had a total knee replacement in 2010 had so much pain for I don't even know how long. I went in finally august 2016 and found out it tilted in my knee doc took me off work , I had to have it redone Sept.7 I'm still off work. The doc said the peg that goes in leg wasn't long enough so this is much longer. I was pretty upset about this its bad enough going through it once but to do it again 6 ye[Show More]i had a total knee replacement in 2010 had so much pain for I don't even know how long. I went in finally august 2016 and found out it tilted in my knee doc took me off work , I had to have it redone Sept.7 I'm still off work. The doc said the peg that goes in leg wasn't long enough so this is much longer. I was pretty upset about this its bad enough going through it once but to do it again 6 years long I was not happy let a lone the money it cost me.

  • StephSeptember 28, 2016 at 1:55 am

    Barney, What type of replacement did they use to replace your Smith and Nephew one? I had my right knee replaced in June 2014. I had to have a manipulation to increase flexion a few weeks later. I have had nothing but pain since the beginning and it is worse and worse each day! :( I have been told it is loose, needs a revision, etc. I am in so much pain and sick of this!

  • BarneyJuly 20, 2016 at 7:02 pm

    Had both knees replaced in 2013. Had pain in both knees then till present. The pain in my right knee/ leg started getting worse spring of 2015. Could not even move roght foot from gas pedal to brake with out pain, almost fell several times when knee gave out. Went to several doctors and finally two Ortho Surgeons. One did a bone scan on right knee, May 2016, found that right knee had signs of mov[Show More]Had both knees replaced in 2013. Had pain in both knees then till present. The pain in my right knee/ leg started getting worse spring of 2015. Could not even move roght foot from gas pedal to brake with out pain, almost fell several times when knee gave out. Went to several doctors and finally two Ortho Surgeons. One did a bone scan on right knee, May 2016, found that right knee had signs of movement. Had knee revision surgery June 1st 2016. Surgeon stated that when he got into knee, he could move the base of replacement knee all over with just his finger. The original knee replacements were Smith & Nephew knees. After almost three years of pain right knee feels better. But have been told will need to replace left on soon.

  • NealeJune 23, 2016 at 8:37 pm

    Sherry I had the same surgery done at about the same time my torture began on 20 oct 2014. I was given the verilast Legion 4 ( the supposed 30 year top of the line system. My replacement started to give out lock up and pop and grind all the time going up or down stairs was dangerous as the knee would not support me it gave away regularly. I searched for a long time ( 5 months until I fou[Show More]Sherry I had the same surgery done at about the same time my torture began on 20 oct 2014. I was given the verilast Legion 4 ( the supposed 30 year top of the line system. My replacement started to give out lock up and pop and grind all the time going up or down stairs was dangerous as the knee would not support me it gave away regularly. I searched for a long time ( 5 months until I found a surgeon that actually listened to me and decided to really take a look at my knee rather than the after surgery Xrays. This great system has now lasted a total of 358 days not 30 years. He found that the issue was the pad between the upper and lower plates. He replaced it with a much larger pad ( 6 mm or 1/4 inch thicker pad) it corrected the issues I was having. The night mere was just beginning . You stated someone was at fault. well the medical community and the manufacturer do not look at it that way. In Utah where I live there is a debacle called a medical review panel. Any and all medical malpractice cases must go before this panel and prove their merit of the case.( amazingly the panel has not found any case in 12 years to have merit,) so then you have to go to your treating Dr. and beg for a certificate of Merit for the case to continue. Unfortunately the Dr.s are all in the same malpractice insurance pool so they all refuse to issue the certificate of merit and that is the end of your case. it can not go on with out the certificate of merit. so My original surgeon is not at fault nor is Smith and Nephew nor is anyone according to the review panel here in Utah. If any one knows of a class action suit +Please contact me on facebook they do not understand and tell me MR. Humes it is just one of those things that life is full of you need to be thankful that it is finally fixed. I am oputraged at how many people are treated by the medical field and there is nothing that can be done . I hope to hear from someone on facebook.

  • KevinDecember 8, 2015 at 11:54 pm

    What? Is this nightmare thread really happening or am I just slow? I just looked up this thread and to my amazement ALL of the concerns are listed right here! Replacement surgery on 12/11 and had a total knee replacement with the Verilast Miracle 30 year knee after two surgeries that forced a replacement. To my surprise, after being inactive for a few years and moving south to Texas I became more [Show More]What? Is this nightmare thread really happening or am I just slow? I just looked up this thread and to my amazement ALL of the concerns are listed right here! Replacement surgery on 12/11 and had a total knee replacement with the Verilast Miracle 30 year knee after two surgeries that forced a replacement. To my surprise, after being inactive for a few years and moving south to Texas I became more active than before. After a few months....leg felt like it was in a meat grinder from the knee down ALL night long keeping me up in excruciating pain. Call the original Ortho surgeons office up north and nurse calls me back and tells me it's a Syatic nerve problem......Problem with that is I had 9 vertebrae fused from T-12 up and there's no way to have a pinched nerve if she looked at my file she would have known that. So she tells me to get an Ortho doctor here, because there's nothing they can do......??????? Wife buys me a sports brace and with daily wear the pain wasn't as bad at night. Fast forward 2 more months- have to keep it wrapped with light pressure 24 hours a day... Fast forward to the last month..... In constant pain and went to the ER about knee, my leg swelling twice its normal size, pain, worried about a blood clot and had 5 views done on knee and had a pain management appointment the next day. The pain management doc is not an Ortho surgeon but told me it looks like the cement has a corrupted area in lower leg, had all the labs with me....no infection so that was immediately ruled out. He says get an Ortho doc. On SSI disability and can't afford doctor after doctor to cover each other's asses in this mess and like everyone here...NO QUALITY OF LIFE now. There's got to be an answer here. Must a class action lawsuit be initiated here folks? Sure looks that way to me. Too many litigants for it not to happen.

  • SherryNovember 28, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    i had total left kne surgery sept 30, 2014. it is loosening. I can find no one on line that even can represent me. I need a revision due to loosening. Some one is at fault. first surgeron, manufacturer or someone. All these online lawyers say it is not a recall #. Mine was a Smith Nephew Legion # 4. HV smartset cement under investigation and it has stopped. This is frustrting and everyone of these[Show More]i had total left kne surgery sept 30, 2014. it is loosening. I can find no one on line that even can represent me. I need a revision due to loosening. Some one is at fault. first surgeron, manufacturer or someone. All these online lawyers say it is not a recall #. Mine was a Smith Nephew Legion # 4. HV smartset cement under investigation and it has stopped. This is frustrting and everyone of these attys says e can't help you. Someone out there can. Mine is LOOSENING. !!

  • KathyOctober 26, 2015 at 10:46 pm

    I had a TKR in 2009 with a Smith & Nephew Genesis II. I suffered from day one with swelling heat and little range. The pain was intense and woke me up at night if I could fall asleep at all. I've been to therapy, chiropractor, taping, braces, pain management, and and several pain medications. The more therapy I had the worse it got. I developed a terrible gait which caused severe pain to my hip an[Show More]I had a TKR in 2009 with a Smith & Nephew Genesis II. I suffered from day one with swelling heat and little range. The pain was intense and woke me up at night if I could fall asleep at all. I've been to therapy, chiropractor, taping, braces, pain management, and and several pain medications. The more therapy I had the worse it got. I developed a terrible gait which caused severe pain to my hip and back. I had no quality of life. I went to 4 orthopedic doctors and they all said the same thing. I needed a revision. In 2011 I had a revision. I am suffering so bad now with pain sometimes I wish they would just cut my leg off. I have a hard time getting into the car, going up stairs and even sitting in a chair. It looks like I'm headed toward another revision. The Smith & Nephew Genesis II ruined my whole left leg, hip and back. I can't do any normal everyday activities. I could go on with all of the problems it has caused in my life but it would fill a book.

  • RobertAugust 26, 2015 at 8:36 pm

    Had my right knee replace in 2009 had to have it replaced 3/2 2015 .the first one came apart

  • PatriciaMarch 13, 2015 at 9:45 pm

    I had a R knee replacement in Jan. of 2010 and the smith nephew journey knee was used because it was suppose to last 30 years I was around 54 at the time. After 6 months and much pain they determined that the spacer needed to be replaced. When they opened up the leg however they found that the tibial baseplate had failed too and was not adhered to the bone. No wonder I had been in such excrutiatin[Show More]I had a R knee replacement in Jan. of 2010 and the smith nephew journey knee was used because it was suppose to last 30 years I was around 54 at the time. After 6 months and much pain they determined that the spacer needed to be replaced. When they opened up the leg however they found that the tibial baseplate had failed too and was not adhered to the bone. No wonder I had been in such excrutiating pain. They closed the knee and did nothing as they had to check to see if infection caused the failure-it didn't. Keep in mind that my deductibles were all paid that year because of the first surgery. In January 2011 a revision surgery was done, the spacer and tibial baseplate was replaced. Yet the pain remained and i had either been on percocet or vicodin the entire time. The revision even became loose! Going to another doctor in 2013 I had to have all the smith journey implants taken out and have a "constrictor" lnee put in due to the damage these other surgeries caused my ligaments were streched and found to be non repairable. Have the statute of limitations run out for me? Now that people are realizing many people have been affected I hope there will some compensation for us. I have never been able to work again.

  • sharmainAugust 30, 2013 at 12:25 am

    I had TKR done on both legs 6/21/10. My knees still buckle, dry swelling, pain all the time. They lock up on me if a sit or stand too long and now I have start to have lower back pain. My Orthro states that base off the x-ray's all looks good and no need to change anything. I was 43 when I had my knee's replaced. Before having them done we did the scopes, injections and Therapy none of that worked[Show More]I had TKR done on both legs 6/21/10. My knees still buckle, dry swelling, pain all the time. They lock up on me if a sit or stand too long and now I have start to have lower back pain. My Orthro states that base off the x-ray's all looks good and no need to change anything. I was 43 when I had my knee's replaced. Before having them done we did the scopes, injections and Therapy none of that worked. By having them replace the only thing that's not happening is me falling now, but I still have all the other aches and pains. what do I do

  • PatriciaAugust 21, 2013 at 4:45 am

    I am a 44 yr old female 2 1/2 years after having the Verilast ( 30 yr implant) surgery I continue to have constant pain and stiffness, loss of range, hip and lower back pain, and less and less sleep. I will say that this TKR was the 8th knee surgery on the left leg ( freak accident at work ) over a 12 year period. When I was told that I had no other option than TKR due to the severe damage and l[Show More]I am a 44 yr old female 2 1/2 years after having the Verilast ( 30 yr implant) surgery I continue to have constant pain and stiffness, loss of range, hip and lower back pain, and less and less sleep. I will say that this TKR was the 8th knee surgery on the left leg ( freak accident at work ) over a 12 year period. When I was told that I had no other option than TKR due to the severe damage and loss of cartilage I believed this was the " holy grail " to solve all my problems from the original injury. My OS was young and had done 40 prior to mine and assured me of the success rate he has had in his practice. If I had only known that 2 1/2 yrs later I couldn't work, couldn't walk w/o a brace/cane, couldn't take car trips longer than an hour, would lose all muscle tone and gain weight and become depressed I wouldn't have done it. In my situation I have become allergic to almost every med given so I am VERY limited to any pain relief also I am healthy other than I can't do much anymore with my husband whom likes to go everywhere but is understanding of my limitations but is frustrated as well. Today I went to my pain management appt and requested a 5th opinion at the Mayo Clinic and asked for a new brace. PT what a joke never got better went all the time and didn't make a difference worth celebrating about. I have been told many times by different doctors " at least you can walk ". As I said earlier this was my only option in my case. Believe me I did it ALL before finally opting for TKR. Hopefully, it is just in my case that it has been difficult and eventually I will get some better answers. So please listen to what your doctor is telling you and do all the other conservative treatments before doing a TKR. Wish me well and I wish you the best of luck in your recoveries.

  • JuneJuly 12, 2013 at 4:50 am

    On 9-28-2011, I had a Smith/Nephew Genesis II implant put in my left leg. Then 6 months after the surgery, I was having a lot of pain, swelling, hot to touch. On 10-2-2012, I went back in for revision surgery because my implant loosened, that was a Smith/Nephew Genesis II that was put in the first time. I was told that the cement never adhered to what is was suppose to causing my implant to loos[Show More]On 9-28-2011, I had a Smith/Nephew Genesis II implant put in my left leg. Then 6 months after the surgery, I was having a lot of pain, swelling, hot to touch. On 10-2-2012, I went back in for revision surgery because my implant loosened, that was a Smith/Nephew Genesis II that was put in the first time. I was told that the cement never adhered to what is was suppose to causing my implant to loosen up. Then on 2-21-2013, I had to go back in for surgery again, because of all the surgeries...I built up scar tissue an had to have it removed. So in the last year an half, I have had 3 major surgeries on my left knee. To this day, my knee isn't 100%, I have to wear a knee brace if I am out on my legs to long, my knee locks up on me when it is bent an I try to straighten it out. If I knew then what I know about Smith/Nephew, I would of never allowed them to put it in me.

  • HowardJanuary 20, 2013 at 8:14 pm

    The FDA'S newest comments and recommendations seems like a smoke screen to appease the public regarding metal on metal hips, including hip resurfacing as with Smith and Nephew's Birmingham hip resurfacing device. There exists enough information and data on adversities in using MOM hips, reports and data have been submitted by the very surgeons and scientist the FDA request data from on this matt[Show More]The FDA'S newest comments and recommendations seems like a smoke screen to appease the public regarding metal on metal hips, including hip resurfacing as with Smith and Nephew's Birmingham hip resurfacing device. There exists enough information and data on adversities in using MOM hips, reports and data have been submitted by the very surgeons and scientist the FDA request data from on this matter. So WHY and WHAT is the FDA waiting for another 10's of thousands of innocent folks to report injuries ??? before they come to their senses and remove these hazardous to your health devices from the market place or is the FDA awaiting an OK from the device manufacturers. After all the manufacturers call the shots. When will the FDA prove to me they are ensuring the well being and safety of my life and the 1000's of other victims that have all ready suffered and will continue to suffer for the rest of our lives. The CORRUPTION is sickening is there no person or persons in politics willing to stand up for the truth and truly represent what is best for the very people that voted them into office ??? The FDA was formed to protect people not guarantee rates of returns to the device manufacturers clients. The pre-emption laws protect some of these manufacturers if their device was pma (pre-marketing approved) such the case with Smith & Nephew's Birmingham hip resurfacing device. The mere fact this device was approved is a sham. Then other manufacturers followed suit with their resurfacing devices being approved through the less stringent approval process than the pma, by way of the 510 k approval. In simple words their device was much like the Smith & Nephew bhr so their devices were approved. Look at what has happened since, the adverse reports have sky rocketed in the past few years with patient complaints on metal on metal hip failing way to soon. Let's face it FDA you made a wrong decision in approving mom hips, especially in lieu of not knowing your biggest written concerns: " What about those metal particles entering the human body, what will happen ?? " The manufacturers could answer that because they didn't know, yet the manufacturers were willing to gamble and so was the FDA. Now look at what is and will continue to happen to all of us lab rats. Admit it FDA you made a terrible-terrible mistake, do something right about this TAKE THE METAL ON METAL DEVICES AND RESURFACING DEVICES OFF THE MARKET NOW, NOT YEARS FROM NOW, TELL ALL RECIPIENTS OF MOM HIPS TO HAVE ANNUAL MRI'S, AND BLOOD CHECKED FOR COBALT AND CHROMIUM LEVELS. For those that aren't having problems, I hope you are safe, remember the problems may not be apparent immediately, maybe 1-7 years down the road. If you are experiencing any problems with your mom hip have it checked and be satisfied with what ever you are being told, do not take this matter lightly nor do not think it is just you. Respectfully Howard

  • kdwJanuary 4, 2013 at 2:56 am

    '@ Stephen & Jim. Get checked for Rheumatoid Arthritis. Go to a Rheumatologist to find out the source of your pain. It may not all be coming from the replacements.I lost 90% OF MY PAIN by controlling my Rheumatoid with meds. I dont take any pain meds now. its worth a simple blood test check to get some relief.

  • kdwJanuary 4, 2013 at 2:47 am

    I had both knees replaced at age 44, both at the same time. I had a walker on and off for 2 years. I was in constant pain. I had 5 surgeries on my legs in 1 1/2 years. Both are Smith and Nephew replacements. I still have pain and cant straighten my left leg all the way .I have had them 3 1/2 years.

  • JimNovember 9, 2012 at 11:13 pm

    Ii had a Smith & Nephew total knee done to replace a DePry knee, after the Smith & Nephew was installed I had a follow up x ray of the knee. Then 3 months after that x ray because I was in so much pain they did more x rays. The center disk popped out. When the doc saw the film he called the Doc that did the implant and the next day I was sitting in pre op when the doc came in and said " I [Show More]Ii had a Smith & Nephew total knee done to replace a DePry knee, after the Smith & Nephew was installed I had a follow up x ray of the knee. Then 3 months after that x ray because I was in so much pain they did more x rays. The center disk popped out. When the doc saw the film he called the Doc that did the implant and the next day I was sitting in pre op when the doc came in and said " I have been doing total knees for 20 plus years and this is the first one I have ever seen this happen to" I looked and him and told how happy I could say he was no longer a virgin in this area. The replaced the center section and I was sent home again. Now going on a total of 4 years I have not seen one day that was pain free. To this day I do not sleep more than 4 hours and I have to take more pain meds. I have been taking all the bad drugs Oxy this and that both long acting and short acting. My life has been a nightmare at every level. I am 61 and had no dreams or want of stopping work until I was at least 70 years old. I never have sit on my butt as much as I have. I have to look at what I am ask or want to do and then guess how much drugs I am going to have to take and how many days before I doo anything. I never wanted to die as much as I do now, no I am not going to kill myself but I would not call for help if I felt like a heart attack taking place. I have D N R on my chest now, Now I am looking at an other operation IF they can find the cause. I have had bone scans tons of X rays M R I and today a CAT scan. I am in debt up to my butt and the goverment sends me 1500.00 a month for SSI. I was making 5 k a month. I cant ride my bike, I cant walk the beach with my wife, I cant have sex with the drugs I have to take. I have to make sure I dont drive when I have taken to many drugs that would make me un safe. Dont get a Total Knee until you dont sleep for 2 night in a row WITH pain meds. Its not worth it. I asked them to cut my leg off. I would be better with out it

  • stephenAugust 16, 2012 at 6:53 pm

    had smith & nephew implants for knee. after 1.5 yrs,can barely walk. extreme pain in knee joint,ct says it is coming loose.

  • jonMay 9, 2012 at 5:18 pm

    i was given smith and nephew knee implants in 1997. i find pain in my knees from time to time. when i have my feet under me while sitting in a chair and try to bring them forward, my knees lock up sometimes. since the surgery, i've had constant lower back pain while walking and standing. and i am constantly losing my balance to the point of falling to the floor unless i fall into an object to[Show More]i was given smith and nephew knee implants in 1997. i find pain in my knees from time to time. when i have my feet under me while sitting in a chair and try to bring them forward, my knees lock up sometimes. since the surgery, i've had constant lower back pain while walking and standing. and i am constantly losing my balance to the point of falling to the floor unless i fall into an object to stop me.

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