U.S. Joint Replacement Registry Releases First Annual Report
A new U.S. joint registry reports that nearly 7% of all knee and hip joint replacement operations in 2013 were revision surgeries to remove or replace failed implants.
Tag Archives: Knee Replacement System
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Newer Knee, Hip Replacement Implants May Not Provide Added Benefit: Study
Researchers suggest that many new innovations in hip and knee replacements are doing little to help consumers, yet may pose serious risks.
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Study Finds Large Variations in Knee, Hip Replacement Complication Rates
There is a wide variation in the rate of complications when it comes to knee and hip replacement surgeries depending on what hospital performs the operation, according to a new…
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Zimmer NexGen Knee Cases Selected for Bellwether Trials in 2015
Six Zimmer NexGen knee replacement lawsuits have been selected as bellwether cases, with first trials in 2015.
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Coordination Sought for Zimmer NexGen Knee Cases in Federal, State Cts
Parties involved in Zimmer NexGen knee litigation have asked a federal judge to coordinate with state judges to make the litigation more efficient.
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Zimmer NexGen Knee Lawsuits to be Selected for First Case Picks in MDL
Parties are expected to submit a list of potential early trial cases for Zimmer NexGen implants by February 7.
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Medicare Names Best, Worst Hospitals for Hip, Knee Replacement Surgery
Medicare has released a list of the best and worst hospitals in the U.S. to go to for hip and knee replacement surgery.
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Defective Knee, Hip Replacements Should Be Covered by Warranty: Report
Given their high rate of failure, Consumer Reports is calling for warranties for hip and knee replacement systems.
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Lawsuit Over Zimmer Knee Replacement Component Sent to NexGen MDL
A panel of federal judges has rejected Zimmer’s attempt to block the transfer of a product liability lawsuit involving problems with one of their tibial components to the multidistrict litigation…
