Defective Knee and Hip Replacements & Product Recalls

Denver Medical Malpractice Attorney William P. Godsman

Many Americans suffer from chronic knee and hip pain caused by damaged joints. In many situations, knee and hip replacement surgery may be necessary to relieve pain and restore mobility to joints that are damaged. Unfortunately, some patients experience a worsening of their symptoms after surgery due to defective joint implants. Recalls may be issued on joint implants that are found to be flawed or defective and present a serious health risk to consumers. When a patient receives a defective joint implant, a revision surgery or another joint replacement surgery is often required. If you live in Colorado and have suffered from a defective knee or hip prosthesis or if your joint prosthesis has been recalled, you may be entitled to compensation from the artificial joint manufacturer. An experienced Colorado medical malpractice attorney can advise you of your rights and help you receive the compensation to which you are entitled.

Thousands of knee and hip replacements are performed each year. Common reasons for knee & hip replacements include arthritis, osteoporosis, and traumatic injury. Knee and hip joint replacements can also become necessary due to joints which are damaged over time due to excessive wear and tear from repetitive use or simply due to the aging process. Damaged joints can cause swelling, pain, and stiffness in the knee or hip, which can reduce mobility, making every day tasks difficult or impossible. Artificial joints can make it possible for a person with bad knee or hip joints to live a more complete life without chronic pain.

Artificial joints are usually made from metal, plastic, or a combination of both materials. Hip and knee replacements can be done as complete joint replacements, but sometimes, only a partial replacement is needed to replace the damaged part of the joint. Hip and knee implants can become defective due to many factors including:

Contamination during the manufacturing process
Improper sterilization techniques
Parts that come loose once implanted
Failure of the implant to bond properly to the patient’s bones
Use of gamma irradiation to sterilize implants made from polyethylene

Defective knee and hip replacement joints can lead to more pain and suffering. In addition, patients may face extra medical costs due to additional surgeries to replace or repair the defective joint, rehabilitation, and loss of wages due to time away from work. If you received a defective knee or hip replacement joint, the manufacturer may be financially responsible for expenses and damages caused by the flawed implant. If you have reason to suspect there is an FDA recall or manufacturer recall on your implant or you are suffering increased pain after knee or hip replacement surgery, you should contact a Colorado lawyer knowledgeable about medical malpractice claims for a review of your situation.

Denver medical malpractice attorney William P. Godsman, has been assisting Colorado families with medical malpractice claims for over 25 years. To find out more about your rights if you have received a defective artificial knee or hip implant, contact the Law Offices of William P. Godsman, for a FREE CASE CONSULTATION. Call (303) 455-6900 today.

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