A hip replacement surgery is indicated for severe cases of joint failure caused by debilitating bone disease such as osteoarthritis. A hip replacement surgery, also known as hip arthroplasty, is a major surgical operation wherein the damaged parts of the hip joint or hip bone is replaced by an artificial hip device. One of the pharmaceutical companies known to manufacture hip replacement devices is DePuy Orthopaedics but a recall was issued for the alleged defective metal-on-metal ASR XL Acetabular Hip System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System. On the other hand, another pharmaceutical product known to manufacture hip devices, the Stryker Corp. with its Stryker Acetebular Cup and Stryker Hemispherical Cup, was also slapped with a hip replacement recall.
Knowing what are the risks and complications of a surgical procedure is important that is why the following should be taken into consideration in deciding to have a hip arthroplasty:
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Dislocation
In a hip arthroplasty, it usually takes eight to twelve weeks before wound healing is achieved. Dislocation of the artificial hip replacement device can occur during this period since the hip ball can be dislodged from the socket due to unwarranted movement. Dislocation is the most common complication known.
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Osteolysis
The tendency of the surrounding bones to wear or deteriorate due to frequent contact of the hip implant is called osteolysis. An osteolysis can occur as time passes on when debris from the hip device’s polyethylene, the material used in ceramic ones similar to Stryker’s hip implants, accumulates and causes an inflammatory reaction which ultimately leads to bone resorption.
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Metal Sensitivity/Metal Toxicity
The term metal sensitivity can be attributed to the hypersensitivity condition experienced by 10-15% of the population which can lead to immune reactions like skin hives, eczema, redness and itching.
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Nerve Palsy
This is a rare complication of hip replacement device where paralysis can occur around the area.
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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is another complication of this procedure. Sometimes, complications like bursitis (an inflammation of the bursa sac) can occur which could lead to pain while imperfect placement of the hip replacement device can cause prolonged discomfort. It has been found too that cold and damp weather can trigger the pain of the hip joint.
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Uneven Length of Lower Limbs
Some recipients report they had uneven leg length after the surgery. But it could be a psychological reaction to the operation, some experts believe. Incompatible femoral ball size of hip implant can be the cause of those real cases of unequal leg length.
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Death
There were quite few deaths due to this procedure though, about 1%.
For those who suffered from defective metal-on-metal DePuy hip implants, there was a DePuy hip replacement recall issued and you can actually try to contact a DePuy hip replacement lawyer and have your case moving. To know more about this, you can visit sites available.
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