March 06, 2013
Could the Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component Hip Implant Lead to Metallosis?
Although the Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component Hip Implant was designed to minimize friction, improve patient mobility and eliminate hip pain, like many other metal-on-metal hip implants it has suffered its share of problems. The Durom Acetabular Component has been available in the United States since 2006, however a mere two years later, Zimmer Holding, Inc., sent out a warning to all medical professionals stating they would be conducting research within the company regarding the safety of the cup.
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March 05, 2013
Stryker Recall Lawsuits and Broadspire
Stryker recalled the ABGII and Rejuvenate modular-neck hip implants this past June, 2012 due to possible fretting and corrosion which could potentially lead to cobalt and chromium poisoning.
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March 01, 2013
Women More Likely to Experience Hip Implant Failure
In the midst of the furor surrounding metal-on-metal hip implants, a recent study of U.S. implant recipients found that these implants—as well as implants made from other materials—are even more likely to fail in women than in men. In fact, women overall were 29% more likely to require a revision surgery within the first three years following their initial hip implant. Even though women comprise the majority of the 400,000 annual hip replacement surgeries each year, the studies showed no clear answer as to which type of hip implants perform the best in women.
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