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A joint is where bones come together in the body. Joints allow the body to move while also providing stability. Joints help to prevent damage to the bones.

Hip Replacements

Hip replacements are performed when a person's hip joint has been severely damaged because of osteoporosis, arthritis, injury, or a tumor.

The surgery lasts about an hour or two. Following the surgery, there is usually six months or more of rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Approximately 120,000 Americans have a hip replacement each year. More than 10% of those who have had their hip replaced will need to undergo revision surgery because of defective prostheses or natural wear and tear.

Knee Replacements

Out of the four millions Americans who seek medical help for knee-related ailments annually, nearly 250,000 will undergo knee replacement surgery. This surgery, developed in 1974, is safe and effective. The prosthesis is generally made out of a metal alloy and plastic. These artificial parts can last as long as two decades inside the human body, if they are inserted properly and not overused..

Knee replacement surgery can bring almost instant relief to those who have had knee injuries or have suffered with arthritis. But not every surgery is successful.

Recalls

In September 2003, the company Smith and Nephew issued a voluntary withdrawal of two of its knee replacements, the Oxinium Genesis II and the Profix II. These two prostheses were reportedly coming loose after doctors implanted the device. Smith and Nephew no longer manufacture these prostheses because of concerns for patient safety.

In March 2001, the company Sulzer issued a recall on its knee implants after receiving reports of "unanticipated adverse clinical outcomes." These prostheses were made and implanted between July and December of 2000. Up to 2,000 patients may have received one of these defective implants.

Recently, the companies Johnson and Johnson and Depuy have been under review for their ultra high molecular weight polyethylene knee joint prostheses. Various reports indicate that these prostheses are defective in that they may fail prematurely after they have been sterilized with gamma radiation.

In December 2000, the company Sulzer issued a recall on its hip prostheses. According to Sulzer, during manufacturing a slippery, oily substance had been left on their products. This substance makes it impossible for the prosthesis to bond with the patient's existing bone, resulting in the joint failing to work properly. This recall may involve as many as 20,000 patients who received a Sulzer-made prosthesis after 1997.

Signs that you may have a defective prosthesis:

Although these companies suggest to those that have used their defective products to check  in with a doctor, the fact of the matter is that many have to undergo either revision surgery or another joint replacement surgery.

If you have been the victim of a defective hip replacement, you may be entitled to monetary compensation for your suffering. Contact Goren, Goren, and Harris today for a free evaluation of your case.

Goren, Goren, and Harris

If you or someone you love has suffered because of a defective joint replacement, or if the negligence or carelessness of someone else caused the need for the joint replacement, please contact an attorney at Goren, Goren and Harris. We will do everything we can to get you the money you deserve for you pain and suffering. We understand that joint replacement causes both monetary and emotional harm.  We are experienced in handling joint replacement injury cases.  We have been in business for over 35 years and only get paid when our clients successfully recovers money because of our efforts.  Winning has kept us in business for more than three decades.  We do not do divorces, or criminal law.  We are paid on a contingency basis.  We do not charge you to talk to us.  Contact us today for a consultation, free of charge!