Knee Replacement Surgery Often Delayed Too Long, Increasing Risk of Complications: Study
A new study finds most people wait too long to get knee replacement surgery, or get it too early, increasing the risk of complications and mobility problems.
Tag Archives: DePuy Attune Knee
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DePuy Attune Knee Replacement Lawsuit Filed Over Premature Failure, Resulting in Revision
A DePuy Attune knee implant lawsuit indicates that asceptic loosening resulted in the need for revision surgery in just five years.
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Problems with DePuy Attune Knee Implants Results in Lawsuit Against Manufacturer
A DePuy Attune lawsuit indicates that the knee replacement system failed just two years after being implanted, resulting in the need for revision surgery.
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DePuy Knee Replacement Failure Results in Lawsuit Over Attune Implant Design
A DePuy Attune knee lawsuit claims that the implant had to be removed due to tibial baseplate loosening, which the surgeon noted he has seen repeatedly in recent surgeries.
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Knee Surgeons Using High-Viscosity Bone Cement, Despite Failure Concerns: Study
Despite signs that it may not be as reliable, surgeons are increasingly using high viscosity bone cement for knee replacement surgery, researchers warn.
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DePuy Knee Lawsuit Filed Over Failure Rate of Attune Implants
A DePuy Attune lawsuit indicates that a man had to undergo revision surgery just a couple months after receiving the implant, due to tibial baseplate loosening.
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Knee Replacement Surgery Outcomes Improved By Computer Navigation: Study
A new study finds that computer navigation is better than patient-specific instrumentation to properly align new knee replacement implants.
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Pain and Problems Often Persist After Knee Replacement Surgery: Study
A new study raises questions about the effectiveness of knee replacement surgery, indicating that most patients report no improvement in functionality or pain up to six months after surgery.
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DePuy Attune Revision Knee Introduced Amid Rising Concerns Over Implant Failures
DePuy has announced a new Attune knee replacement system specifically for use in revision surgeries.
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Knee Implant Failure Risks Increased By Bone Loss, Obesity, Unusual Bone Shape: Study
A new study appears to identify several factors that may contribute to tibial loosening and tibial failures that result in the need for knee implant revision surgery.
