Hip Replacement Lawsuit

Thousands of hip replacement implants have been linked to fracture, disassociation, corrosion, muscle and tissue damage, and other complications, resulting in many recipients needing new implants and multiple revision surgeries.

In metal-on-metal hip implants, the metal ball and the metal cup slide against each other during walking or running. Metal can also be released from other parts of the implant where two implant components connect. Metal release will cause some tiny metal particles to wear off of the device around the implant, which may cause damage to bone and/or soft tissue surrounding the implant and joint. This is sometimes referred to as an "adverse local tissue reaction (ALTR)" or an "adverse reaction to metal debris (ARMD)."

Soft tissue damage may lead to pain, implant loosening, device failure and the need for revision surgery (a surgical procedure where the implant is removed and another is put in its place). Some of the metal ions released will enter the bloodstream and travel to other parts of the body, where they may cause symptoms or illnesses elsewhere in the body (systemic reactions).

Complications & Symptoms May Include:

Hip Replacement Implants Involved in Possible Lawsuits:

DePuy Orthopaedics

Zimmer Holdings

Stryker Orthopaedics

Biomet

Wright Medical Technology

Smith & Nephew

OMNI

DJO

Hip Replacement Lawyers Are Ready to Help

Contact our hip replacement lawyers to review whether you or a loved one may be entitled to financial compensation. Levy Konigsberg LLP is currently accepting hip replacement injury cases in all 50 states.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injury after having a hip replacement, you may be entitled to a cash award and compensation for medical expenses. For a free confidential consultation with lawyers at our law firm, please call 1-866-992-5279 or submit an email inquiry above.