The recipients of the Stryker ABGII and Rejuvenate may well need the legal representation of a Stryker Hip Attorney in Texas. These new designs by Stryker received FDA approval in 2008 and 2009, yet only a few short years later adverse reports began coming in to the FDA regarding the devices. Stryker sent out a field safety notice in April of 2012 to doctors and hospitals, stating the ABGII and Rejuvenate could have a higher-than-normal rate of fretting and corrosion at the metal neck juncture. That corrosion could lead to metal ion release into the bloodstream and hip region. When cobalt and chromium ions lodge in the surrounding hip tissues, inflammation, chronic pain and tissue and bone deterioration and loss can occur. Should the metal ions reach the bloodstream, the following symptoms are possible:

·         Gastrointestinal disorders

·         Renal and thyroid problems

·         Cardiovascular and neurological issues

·         Loss of vision and hearing

·         Changes in DNA

·         The formation of pseudo-tumors

·         Vertigo

·         Memory loss

·         A higher risk of cancer

·         Reproductive disorders

Lawsuits against Stryker

Over 20,000 ABGII and Rejuvenate hip devices were sold in the United States, and it is believed that the majority of those were implanted. It appears that there could be higher concentrations in states with larger populations such as Texas. A qualified Stryker Hip Attorney will make sure your rights are fully protected and your ability to file a lawsuit against Stryker is preserved. Whether you have yet experienced adverse health events from your Stryker recalled hip implant, it is important that you continue to monitor your cobalt and chromium levels through regular blood tests. MRIs, CT scans and x-rays are all helpful medical tests which can determine whether your Stryker hip implant is failing.

How a Qualified Stryker Hip Attorney Can Help

A qualified Stryker Hip Attorney will make sure you have a comprehensive record of your original hip implantation surgery including the name of the surgeon who performed the surgery and any other pertinent information. A knowledgeable Texas Stryker Hip Attorney will help you find out from your surgeon if you are a candidate for revision surgery as well as assisting you in getting a second opinion. An experienced Stryker Hip Attorney in Texas should be fully aware of the two year statute of limitations in the state of Texas for product liability cases and will ensure that time limit is not exceeded. Finally, a qualified Stryker Hip Attorney should have compassion for your present situation and be willing to work hard and fight hard for compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering.