May 28, 2014 - The FDA notes receipt of 16,800 adverse reports associated with metal-on-metal hip replacement devices between 2000 and 2011.¹⁰ More than 14,000 of those adverse reports involved revision surgery to remove a failing metal hip implant. During 2011, another 12,137 metal-on-metal hip implant complaints were made to the FDA.¹⁰

May 21, 2014 - If you currently have a Stryker Rejuvenate hip implant in your body, then you are likely well aware of the Stryker recall which occurred in July, 2012. Although the reason for the recall was stated as a higher-than-normal risk of fretting and corrosion which could cause a release of cobalt and chromium ions into the body, it was later discovered that several other issues with the Rejuvenate existed as well...

What are Today’s Options for Artificial Hips? Today, orthopedic surgeons are being much more cautious when choosing an implant type for their patients. At this time metal-on-metal implants are being used with caution. If you have suffered adverse effects from a metal-on-metal hip implant, you could benefit from speaking to a hip metallosis lawyer to determine what your options are...