Genetics May Play Role in Whether Joint Replacement Patients Need Revision Surgery: Study
A new study links some genetic factors to an increased risk of joint replacement failure and the need for revision surgery.
Tag Archives: Hip Replacement
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Anterior Approach To Hip Replacement Procedures May Increase Risk Of Complications: Study
A new study suggests anterior hip replacement surgery may double the risk of major surgical complications when compared to more traditional procedures.
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Delayed Diagnosis Of Joint Replacement Infections Often Lead To Medical Malpractice Claims: Study
A new study finds that delays in treating joint surgery infections are often a significant driver of litigation.
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Stryker Tritanium Acetabular Cup (TAC) Lawsuit Filed Over Hip System Failure
A hip implant lawsuit claims the Stryker Trident Tritanium Acetabular Cup is defectively designed and prone to failure, resulting in a Texas woman needing revision surgery after just four years.
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Truvada Lawsuit Filed Over Bone Fracture Complications
A Truvada lawsuit claims Gilead failed to warn patients that the drug could cause the death of bone tissue due to is high toxicity.
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Stryker Settling Hip Replacement Lawsuits Over LFit CoCr v40 Femoral Head Problems
Parties have reached a potential settlement agreement on resolving some Stryker LFit V40 hip component system lawsuits.
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BHR Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Failure, Revision Surgery
A BHR hip lawsuit claims that the implant failed twice, requiring revision surgery and resulting in metallosis and cobalt and chromium poisoning.
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Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Settlement Mediator Appointed in MDL
A special mediator has been appointed to oversee settlement talks meant to resolve Birmingham Hip Resurfacing system lawsuits.
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Stryker LFit Hip Problems Lead to Warning Notice Over Femoral Head Failures
A new warning indicates that some Stryker LFit V40 femoral head hip system components may be prone to dissociation, which could lead to dislocation, pain and the need for revision…
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Excess Opioids Often Prescribed After Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery: Study
A new study finds varying prescribing patterns for opioids which result in thousands of unused pills that could be feeding the nationwide opioid abuse crisis.