MoM Hip Replacement Patients Likely to Have Revision Surgery 

Hip replacements are one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures and they are meant to improve the quality of life for patients with degenerative arthritis of the hip, orthopedic experts say. But people who undergo a second total hip replacement face a longer recovery period, which increases hospital stays and costs to the health-care system, online reports say. Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip patients have been observed to have higher risks of undergoing revision surgery, according to an article found at vancouversun.com/health/seniors/Data+show+replacement+revision+rate+though+higher+with/8678082/story.html. The risk was greatest for women and the young, who may have to accept large implants. Because of this problem, lawsuits against MoM hip implant manufacturers have increased in numbers, compelling the US judicial system into allowing multidistrict litigation for expedient trial and case disposition.


 MoM hip implants have little use in most patients, with evidence mounting that the devices deteriorate sooner than other implants, shedding particles of metal into the surrounding joint and bloodstream, say a panel of health experts. Tiny fragments of metal may shear off from these artificial joints, causing chronic pain or infection and raising levels of metals in the bloodstream. Experts estimate that more than 500,000 Americans have received a metal-on-metal hip joint, mostly between 2003 and 2010.

While hip implants can help reduce your pain, doctors are now looking into if these implants do more harm than good. There are many known problems about metal-on-metal hip implants, such as: Metal erosion:


 Over time, the metal can corrode and leave metal ions in your body, eventually entering your bloodstream.

Pain: Because of this erosion, many patients report pain around the area of their artificial hip.

Bone loss: As you get older, your bones change and many seniors will experience a form of bone loss. This can complicate the implant, making it looser if the bone around the implant weakens, and can require additional surgeries.

Tissue damage: According to a recent study, published in the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, patients with metal-on-metal implants may experience unexplained pain because of tissue damage.


Stryker hip recall is very popular today.. It keeps two known products, Rejuvenate and ABG II, which have been very controversial. These systems have been produced and were marketed to provide increased stability, better movement, and superior fit over other hip replacement products available. However, these hip implants have been recalled due to dangerous health complications. Because of these concerns, they should be closely monitored for any potential problem. You may download free Stryker brochure for more related information.

 

References:

  •  cbc.ca/news/health/story/2013/07/18/hip-replacement.html
  • ctvnews.ca/health/hip-replacement-revision-rate-low-yet-higher-with-metal-on-metal-cihi-data-1.1372945
  • doctorshealthpress.com/general-health-2/health-news/what-you-need-to-know-about-mom-hip-implants
  • womenshealth.gov/news/headlines/666120.cfm
  • bbc.co.uk/news/health-17337993
  • vancouversun.com/health/seniors/Data+show+replacement+revision+rate+though+higher+with/8678082/story.html