Hip pain is a common complaint with a wide variety of potential causes. One method of alleviating chronic hip pain is hip replacement. Hip replacement devices can be made from a variety of materials. One of the most common types of hip replacement device is the metal-on-metal hip implant, which was initially thought to be a long-lasting and reliable means of helping patients with hip pain. However, over time, it has become apparent that friction between the metal joints used in hip implants can wear down much more quickly than expected. This friction leads to the release of cobalt and chromium particles into nearby tissues and the bloodstream.
When cobalt and chromium particles are released into the body, patients with these defective metal-on-metal hip implants may begin to experience an immune or allergic reaction. This reaction can lead to several symptoms, including:
If you have undergone hip replacement surgery and have received a metal-on-metal implant, such as the DePuy Pinnacle hip system, you should be wary if you begin to experience any of the symptoms listed above. These symptoms may be a sign that your implant is in danger of failing prematurely.
To determine whether your hip implant may be defective, physicians will run a series of tests. These can include physical assessments, MRI scans, ultrasounds and blood testing for abnormal levels of cobalt and chromium.
Even if you do not experience any of the symptoms listed above, if you do have a Pinnacle hip implant or another metal-on-metal hip system, it is important to seek regular monitoring and testing. Unfortunately, the treatment options for defective Pinnacle hip implants can be painful and expensive, including revision surgery, during which the implant must be removed and replaced. Victims of defective hip implants may be able to seek legal recourse against the manufacturers of the metal-on-metal hip replacements.
If you have suffered pain or injury as a result of a defective Pinnacle hip system, we strongly encourage you to get in contact with a defective medical device attorney. Having an advocate looking out for your best interests is the most effective means of recovering damages for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and more. You can reach our law firm, Kershaw, Cook & Talley, at (888) 817-2527 for a confidential case review. Our attorneys have represented hundreds of hip replacement patients. We look forward to serving you and your family.
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Bill Kershaw is one of the founding partners at Kershaw, Cook & Talley. For more than 30 years, Mr. Kershaw represented clients in class actions and complex litigation in state and federal courts, including coordinated and multi-district proceedings. Prior to entering civil practice, Mr. Kershaw spent nine years in the District Attorney’s Office of Sacramento County where he tried approximately 75 cases to verdict and supervised the Consumer and White Collar Fraud Division, various felony trial teams, and the Career Criminal Unit.Bill has gained a national reputation as a personal injury attorney, particularly in the fields of personal injury, mass torts, class actions, and complex litigation in state and federal courts. He has served as court-appointed counsel, both lead and liaison, in a number of such proceedings across the country. Bill has gone up against some of the largest corporations in the United States on behalf of the injured – and won. Time and time again, he has proven that an unwavering dedication to the pursuit of justice can yield outstanding results for those in need.... View full business profile here: Bill Kershaw
