0
Contact your physician for an examination of your implant system. Describe any potential symptoms you my be experiencing such as swelling and/or discomfort.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Can you surf after a hip replacement?
You should limit yourself to swimming or stationery bikes at least at first if you need the exercise. In case of defective hip implant complications http://www.defectivehip.org/depuy/asr-recall/
What are the list of symptoms for failing hip replacement that has been recalled?
Specific to the DePuy ASR hip implants the list of symptoms for a failing replacement include: * Swelling * Limited flexibility resulting in change of stride or limping * Hip and or groin pain
Is a Birmingham hip replacement the same as a DePuy hip replacement?
Both companies have products for hip resurfacing and for total hip replacement as well. Birmingham is owned by Smith & Nephew, and Depuy is owned by Johnson & Johnson. A correct comparison would be between their hip resurfacing systems, the BHR (Birmingham Hip Resurfacing) and ASR (Articular Surface Replacement) from Depuy and they are certainly not the same, although it can be said that they are similar, both are metal on metal implants. In rates of failures the "ASR system has a failure rate of 12% at 5 years compared to 4.3% of the BHR" - according to a study. Also a crucial component of the ASR system, the ASR XL Acetabular System has been recalled in 2010 due to high failure rates. Sources quoted in links section.
Depuy 's bigger than Zimmer?
DePuy and Zimmer offer many different hip implant devices of varying sizes. There is no clear answer as to which hip implant is larger. What is known is that many Zimmer and DePuy hip implant patients with Metal on Metal hip replacements have experienced hip implant failure.
How much doe a 2004 DePuy Total Hip Replacement Assembly Weigh?
Depuy make a lot of different implants, 2004 only refers to its manufacture date. Without knowing more about the case, it is impossible to guess.
How much can you expect from a recalled depuy hip settlement?
There are a number of factors that will go into determining the amount of any DePuy ASR hip replacement settlement that is awarded based on the individual circumstances of each case.Common factors that a jury may consider:The extent and duration of the injury suffered;The effect that the DePuy ASR hip injury had on the overall physical and mental health or well-being of the plaintiff;The pain and mental anguish suffered in the past and which will likely be suffered in the future;The extent of any disfigurement or scarring caused by defective DePuy ASR hip implants or their removal;The amount of any past or future medical expenses caused by DePuy metal-on-metal hip implants;Any lost wages or loss of earning capacity.
How much money are the depuy hip replacement ligitants receiving?
It depends. Many people who just filed for compensation with Depuy have not even received enough back to cover the additional medical expenses. Some of these people have had to partake in separate lawsuits related to this. That payout varies according to the case.
Do you need to be concerned that your hip replacement joint squeaks?
A replacement hip should not be squeaking. Contact your surgeon regarding this. There may be a recall on the replacement hip, or there may be a more simple solution. Do not assume that this is normal.
Can you have a baby naturally with a hip replacement?
Not as a direct result of hip replacement surgery! But should be no reason to becoming pregnant in the normal manner.
When was DePuy created?
DePuy was created in 1895.
What are the treatments for hip dysplasia?
Hip resurfacing or total hip replacement
Should you weigh more after a hip replacement?
On average, yes, the replacement parts do weigh a bit more than the natural bone.
