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Category Archives: Hip Replacement

Open Letter – Surgeon-industry COI and the CME content of AAOS 2013 addressing MoM hip complications.

March 3, 2013

Surgeon-industry COI and the CME content of AAOS 2013 addressing MoM hip complications. By Stephen Tower, Orthopedic SurgeonAffiliated Professor UAA …

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J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues – Bloomberg

March 2, 2013

J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues – Bloomberg. J&J Profit Pursuit Led to Defective Hip, Lawyer Argues …

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New Design Could Reduce Complications in Hip Replacement : Saint Louis University Newslink : SLU

March 2, 2013

New Design Could Reduce Complications in Hip Replacement : Saint Louis University Newslink : SLU. February Riya V. Anandwala 314.977.8018 …

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Stryker Encourages Monitoring of Australian Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Recipients – February 25, 2013

March 2, 2013

Stryker Encourages Monitoring of Australian Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Recipients – February 25, 2013. The July 2012 recall of …

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J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges – latimes.com

March 2, 2013

J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges – latimes.com. J&J gambled on hip implant safety, lawyer alleges Johnson & …

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Inportant information about legal action on metal hip – originally posted – implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk

February 28, 2013

Source – click this link: Important information about legal action on metal hip implantsinfo@metalhipproblems.co.uk. Important information regarding legal action Published February 27, …

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Metal Debris in Patients’ Bloodstream is “Harmless,” J&J Toxicologists Say

February 28, 2013

The metal debris Johnson & Johnson (J&J)’s DePuy ASR hip implant shed into a man’s bloodstream and tissue is harmless, …

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Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ – Health News – Filey and Hunmanby Mercury

February 25, 2013

Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ – Health News – Filey and Hunmanby Mercury. Metal hip patients ‘need annual checks’ …

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Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant

February 25, 2013

Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant. Smith & Nephew Failure Warning for Birmingham Hip Implant September 27, …

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Recalls-R-US… Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com

February 23, 2013

Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices – NYTimes.com. Johnson & Johnson Confirms Inquiry Into Hip Devices By THE …

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Researchers Say DePuy Hip Ancestry Shows 510(k) Flaws | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers

February 23, 2013

Researchers Say DePuy Hip Ancestry Shows 510(k) Flaws | MDDI Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry News Products and Suppliers. Published: …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on New Study Finding that Hip Replacement Failure More Likely in Women

February 23, 2013

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Replacement Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Comments on New Study Finding that Hip Replacement Failure More Likely in …

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RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Failure Rates in Women

February 23, 2013

RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacement Failure Rates in Women. RLG Responds to Report of Higher Metal-on-Metal …

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DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery

February 23, 2013

DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before Revision Surgery. DePuy ASR Hip Recipient Feared for His Life before …

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Bullshit-R-Us …. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg

February 23, 2013

J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless – Bloomberg. J&J’s Toxicologist Says Metal From Recalled Hip Harmless By Maurice …

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Yeah, right…. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg

February 23, 2013

J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons – Bloomberg. J&J’s Floyd Says Hip Sales Halted for Business Reasons …

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Iowa Resident Brings Suit Against Stryker For Damages Caused By Recalled Hip Implant – News Press Release | PharmiWeb.com

February 23, 2013

Iowa Resident Brings Suit Against Stryker For Damages Caused By Recalled Hip Implant – News Press Release | PharmiWeb.com. Iowa …

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Cobalt Levels After Hip Revision

February 23, 2013

This video is a good one – talks about what can be expected after revision of your metal on metal …

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Study Suggests Women Have Higher Risk of Hip Implant Failure | Center For Research

February 23, 2013

Study Suggests Women Have Higher Risk of Hip Implant Failure | Center For Research. Study Suggests Women Have Higher Risk …

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Study shows cost-effectiveness and benefits to patients of early hip replacement

February 23, 2013

Study shows cost-effectiveness and benefits to patients of early hip replacement. Study shows cost-effectiveness and benefits to patients of early …

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DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

February 21, 2013

DePuy Trial Continues Despite Talks of Settlement – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. DePuy Trial Continues …

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Some Surgeons Do Speak & Shout – but Those that Should Listen Don’t Hear…

February 19, 2013

By Stephen Tower Orthopedic Surgeon Affiliated Professor UAA WWAMI School of Medicine Earl, Barry Meier’s recent article in the NYT …

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Conflicts of Interest and Big Pharma Exposed – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

February 19, 2013

Conflicts of Interest and Big Pharma Exposed – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. Conflicts of Interest …

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Recalls-R-Us – DePuy/J&J Strike Again – More Hip Trouble

February 19, 2013

DePuy Adept Recall UK Original (click the link): DePuy Adept Recall UK Product Name: ADEPT® 12/14 Modular Head (Finsbury Orthopaedics Ltd) …

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The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com

February 17, 2013

The Hip Replacement Case Shows Why Doctors Often Remain Silent – NYTimes.com. Doctors Who Don’t Speak Out By BARRY MEIER Published: …

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Metal-on-metal hip replacement toxicity | NPS MedicineWise

February 16, 2013

Metal-on-metal hip replacement toxicity | NPS MedicineWise. Monitoring for potential toxicity in patients with metal-on-metal hip prostheses: advice … Summary …

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Business: Washington Post Business Page, Business News

February 16, 2013

Business: Washington Post Business Page, Business News. J&J’s President Visited Hip Surgeon Before Recall, Jury Told Maurice Possley, David Voreacos …

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Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate

February 16, 2013

Patients victims of untested medical devices – SFGate. Patients victims of untested medical devices Victoria Colliver Updated 9:21 pm, Tuesday, February …

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J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg

February 16, 2013

J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Feared Metal Backlash Would Hurt Hip Sales, …

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“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient

February 16, 2013

“What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient. “What a Mistake,” says DePuy Hip Recipient February 14, 2013, 01:30:00PM. By Jane …

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J&J again recalls thousands of faulty hip implants – US News and World Report

February 16, 2013

J&J again recalls thousands of faulty hip implants – US News and World Report. J&J again recalls thousands of faulty …

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Johnson & Johnson Recalls Thousands of Hip Implants – ABC News

February 15, 2013

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Thousands of Hip Implants – ABC News. BERLIN February 14, 2013 (AP) A German newspaper reports …

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What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com

February 12, 2013

What DePuy Orthopaedics Knew About Its All-Metal Hips – NYTimes.com. EDITORIAL What a Company Knew About Its Metal Hips Published: …

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Tim’s Horror Story – DePuy has more Problems with Ceramic on Metal Pinnacle Hip – and another Surgeon shows no concern …

February 10, 2013

My name is Tim Petri. I am 46 years old and reside in The Daytona Beach Florida area. I am …

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The ‘grow your own’ hip replacements that make new bone then degrade away | Mail Online

February 10, 2013

The ‘grow your own’ hip replacements that make new bone then degrade away | Mail Online. The ‘grow your own’ …

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Health ‘Grow Your Own’ Hip Replacements Available Within a Decade UK

February 10, 2013

Health ‘Grow Your Own’ Hip Replacements Available Within a Decade UK. By Fiona Keating | February 9, 2013 4:43 PM GMT The …

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DePuy ASR Lawsuit Update: Toxicologist Testifies That Plaintiff Kransky Has High Levels of Metal in His Blood – Yahoo! Finance

February 10, 2013

DePuy ASR Lawsuit Update: Toxicologist Testifies That Plaintiff Kransky Has High Levels of Metal in His Blood – Yahoo! Finance. …

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DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate

February 10, 2013

DePuy ASR Trial Update: J&J Engineer-Suggested Redesign Meant to Minimize Metallic Debris Never Implemented, Parker Waichman LLP Reports – SFGate. …

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J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris -expert at trial | Reuters

February 10, 2013

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris -expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of toxic …

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DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation

February 10, 2013

DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein Liebhard LLP Notes New Order in Federal DePuy Pinnacle Litigation. DePuy Pinnacle Hip Lawsuits: Bernstein …

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FOI release – Metal on Metal (MoM) Hip Replacements | Transparency

February 9, 2013

FOI release – Metal on Metal (MoM) Hip Replacements | Transparency. FOI release – Metal on Metal (MoM) Hip Replacements …

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Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation | Orthopedics

February 9, 2013

Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation | Orthopedics. CASE REPORT Severe Metallosis Leading to Femoral Head Perforation Om Prakash …

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DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit News: Expert Testifies on Toxicity of Metal Debris, Notes Bernstein Liebhard LLP

February 9, 2013

DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit News: Expert Testifies on Toxicity of Metal Debris, Notes Bernstein Liebhard LLP. DePuy ASR Hip Lawsuit …

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Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4

February 9, 2013

Kransky vs DePuy ASR Trial Update – Day 2-4 guy in charge of testing safety of DePuy ASR was a …

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Howard Sadwin’s Story – Video – Smith & Nephew BHR Hell

February 5, 2013

Here is Howard’s story – told by him

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters

February 3, 2013

J&J metal hip failed because of toxic debris – expert at trial | Reuters. J&J metal hip failed because of …

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J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg

February 3, 2013

J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed to Weigh Hip Metal Debris Risk, …

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Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com

February 2, 2013

Hip Implant’s Risks Inadequately Assessed, DePuy Report Found in 2010 – NYTimes.com. Implant Risk Was Assessed Inadequately, Court Is Told …

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During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com

February 2, 2013

During Trial, New Details Emerge on DuPuy Hip – NYTimes.com. During Trial, New Details Emerge About Hip Maker By BARRY …

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PALM BEACH, Fla.: Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some patients, lawsuits say | Health | Macon.com

February 2, 2013

PALM BEACH, Fla.: Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some patients, lawsuits say | Health | Macon.com. Artificial hips corrode, poisoning some …

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Dangers of toxic hip implants used in Britain kept secret for years – Telegraph

February 2, 2013

Dangers of toxic hip implants used in Britain kept secret for years – Telegraph. Dangers of toxic hip implants used …

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MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants – Telegraph

February 2, 2013

MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants – Telegraph. MPs call for criminal inquiry into toxic hip implants …

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J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg

February 2, 2013

J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told – Bloomberg. J&J Had ‘Inappropriate’ Risk Controls for Hip, Jury Told …

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Company aware of hip implant danger – National – NZ Herald News

February 2, 2013

Company aware of hip implant danger – National – NZ Herald News. Company aware of hip implant danger By Hana …

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HELLO – Earth to Major Tom – What Planet is this guy on? At trial of Johnson & Johnson recalled hip implants, doctor testifies device wasn’t defective | NJ.com

January 31, 2013

At trial of Johnson & Johnson recalled hip implants, doctor testifies device wasn’t defective | NJ.com. At trial of Johnson …

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J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, Witness Says – Bloomberg

January 30, 2013

J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, Witness Says – Bloomberg. J&J Failed Own Safety Test in Hip Design, …

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J&J Failed to Warn of Metal Hip Implant Flaws, Lawyers Argue

January 30, 2013

In the first of 10,000 lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson (J&J) for their defective design of metal-on-metal hip implant devices, …

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Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com

January 27, 2013

Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit – latimes.com. Trial underway in hip implant lawsuit Bloomberg News January 25, 2013, 3:57 p.m. …

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Ed’s Smith & Nephew BHR hell gets worse before better…

January 27, 2013

by Ed Larsen When I first became aware of “Earls View” and contributed to the Blog regarding my personal experience …

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Brooks asks if the orthopaedic companies are above the law?

January 27, 2013

it’s now become apparent that for those of us in the US, and seemingly the rest of the world, for …

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DePuy Hid Data About Failed Hip Implant, Documents Show – NYTimes.com

January 26, 2013

DePuy Hid Data About Failed Hip Implant, Documents Show – NYTimes.com. Maker Hid Data About Design Flaw in Hip Implant, …

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Maker Aware of 40% Failure in Hip Implant – NYTimes.com

January 24, 2013

Maker Aware of 40% Failure in Hip Implant – NYTimes.com. Maker Aware of 40% Failure in Hip Implant By BARRY …

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Calling all Smith & Nephew victims

January 24, 2013

Calling all Smith & Nephew victims Being a regular reader and contributor to Earl‘s View I started noticing that there …

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Looks like BS, Smells like BS, Must be BS…. Hip Study: Smith & Nephew touts study results for new metal-on-metal implants | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

January 23, 2013

Hip Study: Smith & Nephew touts study results for new metal-on-metal implants | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Hip …

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Laurel’s Story – Smith & Nephew BHR Hip Resurfacing Ruins Another Life

January 21, 2013

In August of 2008 at the age of 49 I had a Birmingham Resurfacing of my right hip.  This hip had …

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Meet Britain’s real-life Mr Bump: The man who’s had 34 operations, broken 15 bones and survived a heart attack and kidney failure | Mail Online

January 20, 2013

Meet Britain’s real-life Mr Bump: The man who’s had 34 operations, broken 15 bones and survived a heart attack and …

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Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News

January 20, 2013

Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ – Health – CBC News. Metal-on-metal hip implant risks ‘unique’ FDA gives recommendations on how …

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J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That May Reach $2 Billion – Bloomberg

January 20, 2013

J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That May Reach $2 Billion – Bloomberg. J&J Said to Offer Implant Pact That …

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FDA Action on Metal on Metal Hips – too little, too late…

January 20, 2013

by Howard Sadwin Another Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Device friend of mine and I read the new and exciting …

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San Diego Chargers team doctor sues Smith & Nephew over botched hip implant | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

January 20, 2013

San Diego Chargers team doctor sues Smith & Nephew over botched hip implant | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. …

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FDA cracks down on all-metal hip replacements

January 19, 2013

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 Jan 18, 2013 11:48 AM …

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Dr Tower writes to Senator re concerns about the regulatory malfeasance at the FDA – Metal-on-Metal hip replacement debacle

January 10, 2013

Sunday, January 6, 2013 Dear Senator Begich, I am very appreciative of your personal reply to my concerns about the …

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A Few New Year’s Wishes and Thoughts from one of the many MOM ‘Victims’!

January 8, 2013

A Few New Year’s Wishes and Thoughts from one of the many MOM ‘Victims’! Well, 2013 is finally here, the …

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Happy New Year – Bring on 2013 – and 2012 in review

December 31, 2012

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE! This has been a traumatic year or most of us and I think we are …

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Howard Comments: Layoffs: Medical device companies cut 7,000 jobs in 2012 | MassDevice

December 25, 2012

As was anticipated big layoffs from the medical device manufacturers; the BLAME or FINGER being pointed at the device tax to …

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Howard Sadwin – Video of Howard’s battle with the damage from Smith & Nephew BHR hip

December 22, 2012

Howard has put together a video outlining his problems with the damage to his health and life caused by the …

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Dental Restorations and Restorative Materials

December 20, 2012

Dental Restorations and Restorative Materials. ADA: Routine antibiotics not needed for patients with orthopedic implants By DrBicuspid Staff December 18, 2012 — …

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Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement revision surgery | Arthritis Research UK

December 20, 2012

Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement revision surgery | Arthritis Research UK. Study reveals risk factors for hip replacement …

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Anon. UK – Smith & Nephew BHR hip failure heartache…

December 15, 2012

I would like to remain anonymous just for now but I would like to tell you my ongoing story. At …

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Come out front Smith & Nephew – we have had your medicine – time for yours…

December 15, 2012

Why does it appear Smith and Nephew is trying to hide behind the pre-emption laws and not face accountability. Their …

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Consider both imaging and symptoms before metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty revisions | Orthopaedics Today Europe

December 15, 2012

Consider both imaging and symptoms before metal-on-metal hip arthroplasty revisions | Orthopaedics Today Europe. Orthopaedics Today Europe, Issue 6 MANCHESTER …

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FDA Executive Summary Memorandum – Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant Systems – June 27-28, 2012 Meeting

December 12, 2012

I.      Introduction and Purpose of Advisory Panel Meeting Hip arthroplasty devices, including metal-on-metal (MoM) hip systems, have been …

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Metallosis-induced Iliopsoas Bursal Cyst Causing Venous Obstruction and Lower-limb Swelling After Metal-on-metal THA | Orthopedics

December 11, 2012

Metallosis-induced Iliopsoas Bursal Cyst Causing Venous Obstruction and Lower-limb Swelling After Metal-on-metal THA | Orthopedics. Metallosis-induced Iliopsoas Bursal Cyst Causing …

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Metal hip implants tied to depression, cancer, vision problems – The Recall Lawyers

December 11, 2012

Metal hip implants tied to depression, cancer, vision problems – The Recall Lawyers. December 8, 2012 By JONES WARD PLC …

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Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Patient shows signs of Metallosis

December 11, 2012

Stryker Rejuvenate Hip Patient shows signs of Metallosis. December 9, 2012, 10:30:00AM. By Jane Mundy Bergen County, NJ: When Paul, who had …

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New Metal Hip Problems Website launched in UK

December 10, 2012

New website: www.metalhipproblems.co.uk It was complete relief when I came across Earl‘s View with the relevation that it was not just me …

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Metal on Metal Expert Hip Resurfacing – Tom Joyce on device regulation | BMJ

December 9, 2012

Medical devices – Tom Joyce on device regulation | BMJ. Medical devices – Tom Joyce on device regulation The BMJ …

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More Smith & Nephew THR Spectron/BHR metal on metal Horror – Anna’s Story

December 8, 2012

Like all your readers I am very thankful for your informative site which I have been looking at over the …

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J&J Knee Implant Settlement Approved by Australian Judge – Bloomberg

December 5, 2012

J&J Knee Implant Settlement Approved by Australian Judge – Bloomberg. J&J Knee Implant Settlement Approved by Australian Judge By Joe Schneider – Dec …

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All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Behind The Headlines – Skegness Standard

December 4, 2012

All-metal hips ‘wear down faster’ – Behind The Headlines – Skegness Standard. Published on Monday 3 December 2012 20:57 “Experts are …

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Stuart Cain – Sage Advice – Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip!

November 30, 2012

Things that every patient should consider before they look at compensation for a dodgy hip!  by Stuart Cain, DePuy Victim, …

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IMPORTANT – Surgeon talks about the silent MoM dangers

November 27, 2012

This video contains a very disturbing interview with a top surgeon who outlines the issues with Metal on Metal hips …

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Ed Confirms that S&N BHR MoM’s are Ticking Bombs…

November 26, 2012

I applaud your compilation of experiences and data on issues with Smith & Nephew BHR (resurfacing) MOM implants.. I too …

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UK – Sandy’s MoM problems won’t go away – database of problems

November 24, 2012

Stephanie, I am a 48 year old male from the UK and had my revision surgery in July 2011. My …

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Marie’s Hip Problems – Why does the Pain Continue?

November 24, 2012

I have had bilateral hip surgery one in 2005 and the other was on the right hip in 2006. The …

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UK – Gayle makes valuable discoveries about MoM hips post revision

November 24, 2012

I have already a post on this site under ‘Another Smith & Nephew BHR problem’. I have persevered in researching …

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SA lawsuit against UK hip implants – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za

November 16, 2012

SA lawsuit against UK hip implants – Crime & Courts | IOL News | IOL.co.za. SA lawsuit against UK hip …

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Stephanie’s Metal on Metal Systemic Problems

November 16, 2012

I am female aged 62yrs and live in the UK. I had a revision hip replacement due to high level …

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Jenny’s DePuy MoM horror story – some surgeon’s need to be a little smarter…

November 16, 2012

Hello Everyone, I too have suffered with a MoM DePuy hip installed May of 2006. The surgeon told me this …

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David’s BHR Horror Story – Smith & Nephew Floodgate will open soon…

November 16, 2012

I had the Birrmingham resurfacing to both hips with a gap of 5 months, in 2008. I was advised that …

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Leg-Length Discrepancy After Revision Hip Arthroplasty: Are Modular Stems Superior?

November 15, 2012

ScienceDirect.com – The Journal of Arthroplasty – Leg-Length Discrepancy After Revision Hip Arthroplasty: Are Modular Stems Superior?. Leg-Length Discrepancy After …

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Changing Transfusion Practice in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Observational Study of the Reduction of Blood Use Over 6 Years | Orthopedics

November 13, 2012

Changing Transfusion Practice in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Observational Study of the Reduction of Blood Use Over 6 Years | Orthopedics. …

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Federal DePuy ASR Lawsuits Approach 6,000 Notes Rottenstein Law Group, LLP | equities.com

November 13, 2012

Headline Story | equities.com. PR Web New York, NY (PRWEB) November 12, 2012 By RLG’s count, as of November 1, …

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Smith & Nephew sued for BHR Defects — Cheryl and Ken elmore (plaintiffs) vs. Smith & Nephew

November 11, 2012

cheryl and ken elmore (plaintiffs) vs. smith & nephew filed 10/17/12 in the united states district court for the northern …

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Australia – Withdrawn – Apex K2 Femoral Stem (used in hip replacements)

November 11, 2012

Apex K2 Femoral Stem (used in hip replacements). Apex K2 Femoral Stem (used in hip replacements) Cancelled due to high …

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Australia – Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements) Withdrawn from Market

November 11, 2012

Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements). Durom Acetabular Component (used in hip replacements) Cancelled due to high revision rate …

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Birmingham Hip Modular Head (used in hip replacements)

November 11, 2012

Birmingham Hip Modular Head (used in hip replacements). Birmingham Hip Modular Head (used in hip replacements) High revision rate 30 …

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Howard’s View on the FDA’s lack of action on MoM hip studies…

November 11, 2012

What happened to the the FDA‘s request, NOTHING HAPPENED. The FDA gets heat put on them especially in todays enviornment …

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What Happened to the FDA Request for More Hip Implant Studies? – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

November 11, 2012

What Happened to the FDA Request for More Hip Implant Studies? – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass …

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NZ – Ropata “Strikes Out” with Stryker Mitch Metal on Metal Hip…

November 9, 2012

Hi Earl, Had a Mitch Stryker total hip replacement , metal on metal, implanted October 2007 at age 43, I …

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HIP | Chronic intoxication with cobalt following revision total hip arthroplasty

November 6, 2012

HIP | Chronic intoxication with cobalt following revision total hip arthroplasty. Chronic intoxication with cobalt following revision total hip arthroplasty …

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Medical implant nightmare – Today Tonight

November 6, 2012

Medical implant nightmare – Today Tonight. November 2, 2012, 6:18 pm Adam Marshall Today Tonight Technology to ease chronic pain and help …

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Caught in a sting | The Budapest Times

November 5, 2012

Caught in a sting | The Budapest Times. Caught in a sting Execs appeared willing to make Chinese medical devices appear as …

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HIP REPLACEMENT: New Approach, More Mobility. | WHOTV.com – Des Moines news & weather from WHO Television

November 4, 2012

HIP REPLACEMENT: New Approach, More Mobility. | WHOTV.com – Des Moines news & weather from WHO Television. 200,000 hip replacements …

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Cementless Modular Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Younger than Fifty with Femoral Head Osteonecrosis: Minimum Fifteen-Year Follow-Up

November 4, 2012

Cementless Modular Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients Younger than Fifty with Femoral Head Osteonecrosis: Minimum Fifteen-Year Follow-Up. Abstract This study …

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Hip replacement patient died after surgeon went on holiday – Telegraph

November 3, 2012

Hip replacement patient died after surgeon went on holiday – Telegraph. Hip replacement patient died after surgeon went on holiday …

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Howard Says – And We Agree – Come Clean Smith & Nephew

November 1, 2012

It is time for Smith and Nephew to be realistic and honest, afterall in their code of ehtics the safety …

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DePuy ASR at 32 – Belinda writes … Husband had 4 hip operations in 4 years …

October 31, 2012

Hi Letting you know my husband was 32 when had asr. He had severe pain and they didn’t know what …

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Toxic risk to 10,000 hip op patients say Birmingham-based Irwin Mitchell – Birmingham Mail

October 31, 2012

Toxic risk to 10,000 hip op patients say Birmingham-based Irwin Mitchell – Birmingham Mail. Toxic risk to hip op patients …

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Stuart Cain – Home Again after Operation #5 – Gee Thanks Johnson & Johnson and DePuy…

October 31, 2012

Hi All, I hope that this finds you all fit and well and enjoying life! I just wanted to quickly …

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Paul has some questions – my reply

October 28, 2012

Very helpful blog. Trying to get my head around all of the information. I am a 46 year-old active male …

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Smith and Nephew Issues Failure Warning on Metal Hip Implant – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts

October 27, 2012

Smith and Nephew Issues Failure Warning on Metal Hip Implant – Florida Mass Tort Attorneys, Lawyers | Searcy Mass Torts. …

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UK – Deb’s story of Hell with MoM and DuPuy ASR

October 27, 2012

Four hips in three and a half years was not exactly what I bargained for Having spent lived a very …

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Radio New Zealand : News : National : Hip implant probe sparks call for better NZ system

October 26, 2012

Radio New Zealand : News : National : Hip implant probe sparks call for better NZ system. Hip implant probe …

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Hazard alert – Durom Acetabular Cup – New Zealand Doctor

October 26, 2012

Hazard alert – Durom Acetabular Cup – New Zealand Doctor. Un-edited statements from the health sector and beyond Hazard alert …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients who were promised an easier life, but got more pain and worry – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients who were promised an easier life, but got more pain and worry – Telegraph. Faulty …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients treated ‘like guinea pigs’ – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients treated ‘like guinea pigs’ – Telegraph. Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients treated ‘like guinea pigs’ …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘A system in disarray that favours manufacturers at the expense of safety’ – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘A system in disarray that favours manufacturers at the expense of safety’ – Telegraph. Faulty medical …

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UK – Hunt vows to tackle hip implant scam

October 26, 2012

AFP: Hunt vows to tackle hip implant scam. Hunt vows to tackle hip implant scam (AFP) – 2 days ago   LONDON …

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UK – Jeremy Hunt: I will not tolerate British patients being put at risk – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Jeremy Hunt: I will not tolerate British patients being put at risk – Telegraph. Jeremy Hunt: I will not tolerate …

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Self-serving Smith & Nephew Caught Out? Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ

October 26, 2012

Re: Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ. Mortality …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients at risk from flaws in medical device rules, admit EU chiefs – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: Patients at risk from flaws in medical device rules, admit EU chiefs – Telegraph. Faulty medical …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: Surgeons’ letter to the Telegraph – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: Surgeons’ letter to the Telegraph – Telegraph. Faulty medical implants investigation: Surgeons’ letter to the Telegraph …

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Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘We can help you label it European so China is not on packaging’ – Telegraph

October 26, 2012

Faulty medical implants investigation: ‘We can help you label it European so China is not on packaging’ – Telegraph. Faulty …

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Dodgy medical implants getting approved – EasyBlog

October 26, 2012

Dodgy medical implants getting approved – EasyBlog. Dodgy medical implants getting approved By Ed Towner 23.10.12 Undercover reports suggest Britain’s …

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Video: Faulty hip implants have ruined lives says Orthopaedic Professor – Telegraph

October 24, 2012

Video: Faulty hip implants have ruined lives says Orthopaedic Professor – Telegraph. Faulty hip implants have ruined lives says Orthopaedic …

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Arianna Huffington: On New Hips, Old Habits and the Inestimable Value of Giving Blood

October 24, 2012

Source: Arianna Huffington: On New Hips, Old Habits and the Inestimable Value of Giving Blood. [Earlsview – what a fantastic account …

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Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Should You Be Worried?

October 22, 2012

Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants: Should You Be Worried? By Ben Greenwood, Dunkirk Lane, Hyde, Manchester, SK14 4NL. 19th October 2012 Over 300,000 …

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Hip disorder cured using stem cells

October 22, 2012

Hip disorder cured using stem cells. Hip disorder cured using stem cells Last Updated: Sunday, October 21, 2012,11:57 Bangalore: A …

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Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today

October 20, 2012

Hip Resurfacing | Hip Replacement Alternatives | Arthritis Today. Researchers Warn Against Hip Resurfacing A major study finds high failure …

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Australia – Walking wounded: many unaware of faulty implants

October 20, 2012

Walking wounded: many unaware of faulty implants. Walking wounded: many unaware of faulty implants Date October 20, 2012 Julia Medew Therese …

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Greater wear reduction seen with ceramic-on-poly vs metal-on-poly hips | Orthopedics Today

October 20, 2012

Greater wear reduction seen with ceramic-on-poly vs metal-on-poly hips | Orthopedics Today. Greater wear reduction seen with ceramic-on-poly vs metal-on-poly …

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Imaging, patient symptoms should be considered before metal-on-metal THR revisions | Orthopedics

October 20, 2012

Imaging, patient symptoms should be considered before metal-on-metal THR revisions | Orthopedics. Imaging, patient symptoms should be considered before metal-on-metal …

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‘Short stay’ hip arthroplasty patients show good results | Orthopedics

October 20, 2012

‘Short stay’ hip arthroplasty patients show good results | Orthopedics. ‘Short stay’ hip arthroplasty patients show good results October 18, …

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Parts of Two Wright Profemur Hip Injury Lawsuits Dismissed

October 20, 2012

Parts of Two Wright Profemur Hip Injury Lawsuits Dismissed Posted: 17 Oct 2012 05:58 AM PDT Source: Source: AboutLawsuits.com email newsletter 19 Oct …

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Dutch advise STOP use of Metal-on-Metal Hip Replacements

October 20, 2012

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2012 The hard lesson of metal-on-metal hip implants. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2012;156(42):A5564 [Article in Dutch] Verhaar JA. Source …

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FINALLY- Experts find explanation for hip joint pain (From The Northern Echo)

October 18, 2012

Experts find explanation for hip joint pain (From The Northern Echo). Newcastle University researchers find explanation for pain in people …

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Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

October 17, 2012

Growing metal-on-metal hip controversy threatens to swallow more device makers | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Growing metal-on-metal hip …

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First faulty hip implants case brought | Irish Examiner

October 16, 2012

First faulty hip implants case brought | Irish Examiner. First faulty hip implants case brought By Ann O’Loughlin Tuesday, October …

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Disgraceful – NHS age discrimination ”rations surgery” – Public Service

October 16, 2012

NHS age discrimination ”rations surgery” – Public Service. NHS age discrimination ”rations surgery” 15 October 2012  The NHS has been …

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Lorraine – natural treatments may work on artificial joints too?

October 16, 2012

Earl, I read your letters every day.  So many people having difficulties world wide.  I have the Stryker TritonCeramic-on Ceramic Alumina. Recall reasons, contaminated …

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The risk of revision due to dislocation after total hip arthroplasty [Acta Orthop. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI

October 15, 2012

The risk of revision due to dislocation after to… [Acta Orthop. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI. Acta Orthop. 2012 Oct 8. …

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Australian Joint Registry Results – 2012 – MUST READ

October 15, 2012

Reports 2012 Annual Report in PDF format (29.6MB). Published October 2012. Supplementary Reports 2012 Lay Summary in PDF format (645KB). Published October …

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It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem… Paul’s story

October 15, 2012

It isn’t just MoM prosthesis that’s a problem. In Sept 2006 I had a total hip replacement. The surgeon used …

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Stryker Rejuvenate Hip—Nothing but Agony

October 14, 2012

Source: Stryker Rejuvenate Hip—Nothing but Agony. Stryker Rejuvenate Hip—Nothing but Agony October 12, 2012, 02:00:00PM. By Jane Mundy Burns, TN: Ewell was given …

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Stryker Launches Revolutionary Computer Assisted Surgery Technology for Hip Fractures — KALAMAZOO, Mich., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —

October 13, 2012

Stryker Launches Revolutionary Computer Assisted Surgery Technology for Hip Fractures — KALAMAZOO, Mich., Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ —. Stryker Launches …

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Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? | Reuters

October 11, 2012

Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? | Reuters. Analysis: When implanted medical devices go wrong, who pays? …

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Choosing a Bearing Material for Hip Arthroplasty: Commentary on an article by Ingrid Milošev, PhD, et al.:

October 11, 2012

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Volume 94, Issue 19 …

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The FDA is there to protect patients? Bullsh*t …

October 11, 2012

The FDA is there to protect patients? Bullsht | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. The FDA is there to …

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Australian National Registry Reports Staggering 44% Revision Rate of DePuy ASR XL Hip Implants | Ring Of Fire Radio: Robert Kennedy Jr, Mike Papantonio and Sam Seder

October 11, 2012

Australian National Registry Reports Staggering 44% Revision Rate of DePuy ASR XL Hip Implants | Ring Of Fire Radio: Robert …

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Low revision rate after total hip arthroplasty in patients with pediatric hip diseases.

October 11, 2012

Low revision rate after total hip arthroplasty i… [Acta Orthop. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI. Acta Orthop. 2012 Oct 8. [Epub …

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Re: Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ

October 11, 2012

Re: Mortality and implant revision rates of hip arthroplasty in patients with osteoarthritis: registry based cohort study | BMJ. Earlsview …

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Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian

October 7, 2012

Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Beverley Guardian. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Saturday 6 …

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Major Study Says Hip Resurfacing has High Failure Rates, Particularly Poor Performance in Women

October 6, 2012

Headline Story | equities.com. Major Study Says Hip Resurfacing has High Failure Rates, Particularly Poor Performance in Women PR Web …

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Moving Toward Sex-Specific Surgery? The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article

October 6, 2012

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Volume 93, Issue 23 …

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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article

October 6, 2012

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Volume 93, Issue 23 …

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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article

October 6, 2012

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery, Volume 94, Issue 4 …

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The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article

October 6, 2012

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery | Article. Scientific Articles   |   February 15, 2012  Understanding Why Metal-on-Metal Hip Arthroplasties Fail: A Comparison …

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Knee and hip surgery rates increase – Australian Ageing Agenda: Aged Care and Retirement Industry News and Issues

October 5, 2012

Knee and hip surgery rates increase – Australian Ageing Agenda: Aged Care and Retirement Industry News and Issues. Knee and …

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Smith & Nephew Withdraw THR version of BHR – Warning issued about hip implant

October 5, 2012

Radio New Zealand : News : National : Warning issued about hip implant. Warning issued about hip implant Updated at …

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Q: Who is going to pay the Mortgage Mr Smith & Nephew while two BHR’s are revised?

October 5, 2012

Two BHR’s bite the dust – tip of the Iceberg – come clean Mr Smith & Nephew This is a …

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Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing – Bloomberg

October 4, 2012

Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing – Bloomberg. Hip Replacement Found Safer for Women Than Resurfacing By Allison …

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Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement –Doctors Lounge

October 4, 2012

Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement –Doctors Lounge. Hip Resurfacing Shows Higher Failure Rate Than Replacement Last Updated: …

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NZ – Metal on Metal – Smith & Nephew – Medsafe hip device statement | Scoop News

October 4, 2012

Medsafe hip device statement | Scoop News. Medsafe hip device statement Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 4:14 pm Press Release: Ministry …

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Warning Over Birmingham Hip Modular Head (BHMH)… | Stuff.co.nz

October 4, 2012

Warning Over Birmingham Hip Modular Head (BHMH)… | Stuff.co.nz. Warning over metal hip implant STACEY KIRK Last updated 19:48 03/10/2012 …

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Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations

October 4, 2012

Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations. Unacceptably High Failure Rates Found In Hip Resurfacing Operations Article Date: …

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Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Halifax Courier

October 4, 2012

Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women – Health – Halifax Courier. Hip resurfacing ‘not suitable’ for women Published on Thursday 4 …

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Alert issued for another hip implant – 04-Oct-2012 – NZ Health & Safety news

October 4, 2012

Alert issued for another hip implant – 04-Oct-2012 – NZ Health & Safety news. Alert issued for another hip implant The British …

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Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News

October 4, 2012

Hip resurfacing failures in women called too high – Health – CBC News. Hip resurfacing failures in women called too …

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NZ – Hip replacement implant inquiry a no-brainer – Street | Voxy.co.nz

October 4, 2012

Hip replacement implant inquiry a no-brainer – Street | Voxy.co.nz. Hip replacement implant inquiry a no-brainer – Street   Contributor: …

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Hundreds of NZ hip replacements are faulty – National – NZ Herald News

October 4, 2012

Hundreds of NZ hip replacements are faulty – National – NZ Herald News. Hundreds of NZ hip replacements are faulty …

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Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study : Consumer News : Medical Daily

October 4, 2012

Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of Failure: Study : Consumer News : Medical Daily. Hip Resurfacing Has High Rate of …

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Stuart’s DePuy debacle continues to rob his health – another operation…

October 3, 2012

Here We Go Again Stuart Cain, Brisbane, QLD, Australia I have had a lot of time recently to ponder the …

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Hip Resurfacing Draws Warning After Study Published in Lancet – NYTimes.com

October 3, 2012

Hip Resurfacing Draws Warning After Study Published in Lancet – NYTimes.com. Warning Issued on Alternative Hip Replacement Procedure By BARRY MEIER …

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Shake-up of EU medical device regulations shocks industry

October 3, 2012

Shake-up of EU medical device regulations shocks industry. Source: http://www.buildingbetterhealthcare.co.uk/news/article_page/Shakeup_of_EU_medical_device_regulations_shocks_industry/81250  Shake-up of EU medical device regulations shocks industry Medical Devices | Market Information | Regulatory | …

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Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say surgeons | Mail Online

October 3, 2012

Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say surgeons | Mail Online. Ban ‘failing’ hip resurfacing implants for women, say …

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Orthopedic startup in Indiana aims to sell cheaper, more durable total hip implant | MedCity News

September 29, 2012

Orthopedic startup in Indiana aims to sell cheaper, more durable total hip implant | MedCity News. Orthopedic startup in Indiana …

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Smith & Nephew Ethics…

September 27, 2012

Here is one page in Smith & Nephews code of ethics– Paragraph 2 beginning with “Smith & Nephew” third sentence …

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GOT-CHA — Hips: Smith & Nephew issues failure warning on Birmingham metal-on-metal hips | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News

September 26, 2012

Source: Hips: Smith & Nephew issues failure warning on Birmingham metal-on-metal hips | MassDevice – Medical Device Industry News. Hips: Smith …

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Australia – Stuart Cain DePuy Tragedy Continues…

September 26, 2012

Australia – Stuart Cain DePuy Tragedy Continues… This article has been produced to appear in two national newspapers here in …

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Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode | FDA Reports

September 26, 2012

Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode | FDA Reports. Metal-on-Metal hip Implants Can Corrode At the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …

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FDA Presentation Describes Corrosion of Metal Hip Implants

September 26, 2012

A presentation at a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) meeting about metal-on-metal hip implants covered the life-threatening corrosion that occurs …

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Corrosion at the neck-stem junction as a cause of metal ion release and pseudotumour formation

September 25, 2012

Corrosion at the neck-stem junction as a cause of metal ion release and pseudotumour formation. Corrosion at the neck-stem junction …

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MRI Findings in Painful Metal-on-Metal H… [AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI

September 25, 2012

MRI Findings in Painful Metal-on-Metal H… [AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012] – PubMed – NCBI. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2012 …

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Hip Replacement – Effect of high-dose preoperative methylprednisolone on recovery after total hip arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

September 23, 2012

Effect of high-dose preoperative methylprednisolone on recovery after total hip arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Effect of high-dose preoperative …

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Hip Replacement – Arthroplasty wound complications linked to oral anticoagulant use

September 23, 2012

Arthroplasty wound complications linked to oral anticoagulant use. Arthroplasty wound complications linked to oral anticoagulant use Published on September 21, …

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Australia – Sky News: Hip replacements should be checked – TGA

September 22, 2012

Sky News: Hip replacements should be checked – TGA. Hip replacements should be checked – TGA Updated: 08:07, Friday September …

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Australia – TGA Information for Health Professionals – Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants

September 21, 2012

Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants. Metal-on-metal hip replacement implants Information for general practitioners, orthopaedic surgeons and other health professionals 20 September …

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Toward a better material for hip replacement and other joint implants

September 21, 2012

Toward a better material for hip replacement and other joint implants. Toward a better material for hip replacement and other …

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YAHOO — Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning – AboutLawsuits.com

September 21, 2012

Source: Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over Metal Poisoning – AboutLawsuits.com. Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Lawsuit Filed Over …

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