Are Stryker hip replacements safe?

In July 2012, Stryker voluntarily recalled all of its Rejuvenate and ABG II hip replacements from the market because of the potential for fretting and corrosion that could cause pain, swelling and tissue damage. The company advised doctors to examine and perform blood work on patients who received the implants.

Which hip implants have been recalled?

Major Hip Replacement Recalls Occurred for These Popular Implant Products:

• DePuy ASR Acetabular & Resurfacing System.
• Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip Recall.
• Smith & Nephew R3 Acetabular, Modular SMF, Modular Redapt Femoral Hip Systems.
• Wright Conserve Plus and Profemur Z Hip Stem.
• Zimmer Durom Acetabular Component.

Where are Stryker hips manufactured?

Stryker Hip Recall The Stryker Corp. is a medical technology company based in Kalamazoo, Michigan which manufactures a number of joint and bone replacement medical devices. Many of the Stryker medical devices have been successful but some of their hip replacement products have caused serious injury to patients.

How much does a Stryker hip cost?

The Stryker Mako robot sells for $1.25 million for the robot itself, and an added $100,000 service contract is needed every year as well. The robot also uses $1,000 in extra disposable equipment for each case. The cost of the actual implant varies; however, typically the purchase price tag is around $5,500.

What is the best implant for hip replacement?

Ceramic heads are very hard and very smooth. As a result, they cause less wearing of the polyethylene. People who are sensitive to the nickel used in metal implants might be a good fit for the ceramic type. We use ceramic on polyethylene in the majority of total hip replacements.

What are the best hip implants?

Since they were first used in 1970, ceramic-on-ceramic hip implants have been considered by many orthopedic experts the best option for hip prostheses, in terms of quality and durability. Ceramic-on-ceramic hip implants have lower rates of bone deterioration, loosening or dislocation and, ultimately, revision.

How do you know if your body is rejecting titanium?

Seminal studies cited by the International Journal of Implant Dentistry report that titanium allergy symptoms include: Erythema (skin redness, in this case, in the tissues around the implant) Urticaria (hives that may be seen on the skin or gum surface) Eczema (itchy inflammation of the skin or gum tissue)

What causes pain 2 years after hip replacement?

Pain that never improves after surgery is likely a complication of the surgery itself, such as infection, instability, fracture, or poor implant alignment. Persistent pain can also be a sign of other pathology that may have been missed, including lumbar or sacroiliac joint disease.

What is going on with the hip implant lawsuit cases?

Stryker hip lawsuits claim faulty hip implants caused severe pain and other complications that required additional surgery to repair. The lawsuits blame metal parts in the implants for releasing toxic metal ions into the body. The metals can cause tissue damage, loosening of the implants and other complications.