DePuy Hip Replacements
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Defective DePuy Hip Replacements
DePuy hip replacements are designed to replace worn or weakened parts of the body’s natural hip. Many implants are not fitting properly, due to poor design by the manufacturer, causing patients to feel pressure or experience pain. Patients who have had a hip replacement may have received a defective DePuy hip replacement device.
DePuy Orthopedics issued a global recall of its defective ASR Hip Resurfacing System and ASR XL Acetabular Systems. Those who have had one of the defective hip replacement systems implanted must now undergo a revisionary or second surgery due to pain, swelling and mobility issues. These additional surgeries cause extra pain and inconvenience to the patient.
Unfortunately, in many cases when the device was removed, it left behind dangerous fragments. Complications include dislocation of the device, metal sensitivity 
and chronic pain or osteolysis, when fine bits of plastic debris wear off over time. These may cause other health complications and alter a patient’s quality of life. Often, even daily activities are affected by this hip replacement. Patients should contact their doctor to ensure they were not given the recalled device. Regardless of symptoms, DePuy recommends that patients seek medical attention and advice from a medical professional even if you are not experiencing pain.
and chronic pain or osteolysis, when fine bits of plastic debris wear off over time. These may cause other health complications and alter a patient’s quality of life. Often, even daily activities are affected by this hip replacement. Patients should contact their doctor to ensure they were not given the recalled device. Regardless of symptoms, DePuy recommends that patients seek medical attention and advice from a medical professional even if you are not experiencing pain. If you or a loved one has needed revisionary surgery caused by the DePuy hip replacement surgery, contact the Long Island, NY Law Firm of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. at (631) 543-3663 to arrange a free case evaluation.
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Frequently Asked Questions about DePuy Hip Replacements:
What are the symptoms?
Symptoms of a hip fracture will most likely have severe pain in your hip or lower groin area. You probably will not be able to walk or put any weight on your leg. These symptoms would be most likely after a fall. Thin bones from osteoporosis or other bone related issues may also break your hip without falling. In many cases, people experienced thigh or knee pain but are still able to walk.
How is a hip fracture diagnosed?
Doctors use X-rays to diagnose a broken hip. If your doctor thinks that you have a fracture but cannot see it on an X-ray, you may need an MRI, a CT scan, or a bone scan to properly diagnosis a patient.
How is it treated?
In most cases, surgery is required to correct the problem. Recovery time varies depending on the patient, which will probably take a long time. The type of surgery you have will depend on where the break is and severely damaged it is. Your doctor may put metal screws, a metal plate, or a rod in your hip to fix the break. Additionally, you may need to have all or part of your hip replaced.
Your doctor will want you to start moving as soon after surgery as you can. This will help prevent problems such as pneumonia, blood clots, and bed sores. These things may happen because you have to stay in bed so long. After your surgery, it will be hard for you to do things yourself. You may need to go to a nursing home or rehabilitation center for a while after your surgery. But the more active you can be in your care, the faster you will get better.
How can you prevent a hip fracture?
There are many things you can do to prevent a hip fracture. One of the most important is to prevent osteoporosis. This disease can happen to men or women. But it is more common in women.
To slow or prevent osteoporosis:
- Get plenty of calcium and vitamin D. Some women may want to takeestrogen after menopause.
- Eat foods high in calcium. Milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy foods have lots of calcium. Dark green vegetables, some seafood, and almonds are also good. If you want to take calcium pills, talk to your doctor about how much you need to take.
- Avoid alcohol, and do not smoke.
- Do weight-bearing exercise that puts pressure on bones and muscles. Walking is a good choice.
Preventing falls is also very important.
- Arrange furniture so that you will not trip on it.
- Get rid of throw rugs, and move electrical cords out of the way.
- Be sure you have good lighting where you are walking.
- Put grab bars in showers and bathtubs.
- Outside of your home, avoid icy or snowy sidewalks.
- Wear shoes with sturdy, flat soles.
- Get your eyes checked.
- Avoid too much alcohol.
- Exercise to help maintain strength and balance.
- Take medicines only as directed and periodically review your medicines with your primary care doctor, especially if you have more than one doctor. Some medicines, such as sleeping pills or pain relievers, can increase your risk of
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If you or a loved one has needed revisionary surgery caused by the DePuy hip replacement surgery, contact the Long Island, NY Law Firm of Rudolph F.X. Migliore, P.C. at (631) 543-3663 to arrange a free case evaluation.