Consider both imaging and symptoms before metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty...
Consider both imaging and symptoms before metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty revisions | Orthopaedics Today Europe. Orthopaedics Today Europe, Issue 6 MANCHESTER — Surgeons can use MRI and ultrasound...
View ArticleA Few New Year’s Wishes and Thoughts from one of the many MOM ‘Victims’!
A Few New Year’s Wishes and Thoughts from one of the many MOM ‘Victims’! Well, 2013 is finally here, the world didn’t end as the Aztec’s planned, there is still war and trouble in plenty of places in...
View ArticleFDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements
FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements.’ Source: http://news.consumerreports.org/health/2013/01/fda-cracks-down-on-all-metal-hip-replacements.html FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements...
View ArticleTrial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com
Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com. Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit Bloomberg News January 25, 2013, 3:57 p.m. Johnson & Johnson failed to warn doctors of the risks of...
View ArticleJ&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters
J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial By Deena Beasley LOS ANGELES | Fri Feb 1, 2013 4:47pm...
View ArticleDePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize...
DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate. This week, a bioengineer for Johnson &...
View ArticleWhat DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com
What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com. EDITORIAL What a Company Knew About Its Metal Hips Published: February 10, 2013 All-metal hip replacements have failed at a high...
View ArticleOh Really … Why am I not believing you?…. Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com
Hip Replacement Device – NYTimes.com. Oh Really Mr DePuy – are we as stupid as you look? Published: March 4, 2013 Re “What a Company Knew About Its Metal Hips” (editorial, Feb. 11): All of us at DePuy...
View ArticleDePuy ASR Trial – Closing Arguments – Trial plaintiff says J&J hips...
Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable. Trial plaintiff says J&J hips defective, company says not liable 3/1/2013 By Deena Beasley (Reuters) – Johnson & Johnson‘s...
View ArticleSafety Communications FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
Safety Communications FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants. FDA Safety Communication: Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Date Issued: Jan. 17, 2013 Audience: Orthopaedic surgeons Health care...
View ArticleData show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with...
Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal – Winnipeg Free Press. Data show hip replacement revision rate low, though higher with metal-on-metal By: Helen Branswell,...
View ArticleAmerica – the land of the brave and “ripped off”…
PAYING TILL IT HURTS A Trip Abroad; Part 3: Joint Replacement; For Medical Tourists, Simple Math By ELISABETH ROSENTHAL | Published: August 3, 2013 New York Times WARSAW, Ind. — Michael Shopenn’s...
View ArticleConsumer Reports Urges a Lemon Law For Joint Replacements
Consumer Reports Urges a Lemon Law For Joint Replacements by Christy Rakoczy, a J.D. Manufacturers of hip and knee replacement products made many promises to consumers. This is especially true of...
View ArticleDr Steve speaks on MoM Hip problems and Hips in general
Dr Stephen Tower talks about hips and MoM problems This is a one hour talk. Consumer’s Union had Dr Steve talk last month at Columbia School of Journalism. It covers a lot of ground not only about...
View ArticleWomen less likely than men to have hip replacement
Women less likely than men to have hip replacement | Rheumatology Update. 31 January, 2014 Michael Woodhead One in ten Australian women will have total hip replacement surgery during their lifetime,...
View ArticleHRT reduces need for arthroplasty
HRT reduces need for arthroplasty | Endocrinology Update. 3 February, 2014 Hugo Wilcken Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) taken regularly after knee or hip arthroplasty dramatically cuts the risk of...
View ArticleLosing or gaining weight after joint replacement affects how well patients do
Source & full article: Losing or gaining weight after joint replacement affects how well patients do. While many overweight patients have the best intentions to lose weight after joint replacement,...
View ArticleIt is safe to drive four weeks after total hip replacement surgery
Source: It is safe to drive four weeks after total hip replacement surgery | totalhealth. It is safe to drive four weeks after total hip replacement surgery Total Health | March 14th, 2014 The current...
View ArticleSex hormone levels predict joint replacement
Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement | Rheumatology Update. Sex hormone levels predict joint replacement 11 April, 2014 Hugo Wilcken Women who have knee and hip replacements due to...
View ArticleNew Hip, Knee Implants Are Not Better Than Old Versions
New Hip, Knee Implants Are Not Better Than Old Versions. New Artificial Joint Designs Are Not Better: Study Thursday, 25 Sep 2014 04:19 PM There is not much hard evidence that new artificial joint...
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