METALLOSIS WATCH What should I watch out for? Metallosis, or metal poisoning, is a medical condition involving the build-up of toxic levels of metal debris in the soft tissue of the human body. Metallosis is linked to artificial joint replacement devices with metal components, such as metal-on-metal hip and knee...
R3 Hip System Causing Injuries
Smith & Nephew R3 Hip System Linked to Severe Injuries What should I watch out for? Modern artificial hip systems were created to accommodate younger patients by eliminating the issue of device failure due to overuse. However, the construction of the hip implants has raised concerns. The U.S. Food and...
Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System Recalled
Smith & Nephew Birmingham Hip Resurfacing System Recalled What should I watch out for? Deterioration of the hip is painful and usually includes difficulty walking, stiffness, and general loss of mobility. If physical therapy and other conservative treatments fail, total hip replacement surgery or hip resurfacing surgery may be necessary....