By: William Davis | 2011-10-13 | Health and safety As much as possible, doctors advise patients to put off hip replacement because a worn-out or defective hip device is difficult to remove. read more
By: William Davis | 2011-10-13 | Health and safety As much as possible, doctors advise patients to put off hip replacement because a worn-out or defective hip device is difficult to remove.An alternative to total hip replacement, hip resurfacing, offers a more favorable outcome especially to younger patients. read more
By: William Davis | 2012-02-11 | Health & Fitness Damaged and painful joints are often treated with medicines, alongside physical therapy, medical research says. For cases in which conservative treatment give no positive effects, surgical repair is recommended. The total hip replacement (THR) or the hip resurfacing arthroplasty, an alternative procedure, may be advised. However, a forum on medical technology finds out that metal-on-metal hip resu read more
By: William Davis | 2011-12-06 | Health and safety Medical research says that drugs, together with physical therapy, are frequently used as treatment methods for painful and damaged joints. read more
By: Katherine Russel | 2011-07-29 | Personal injury In any invasive operation, the patient has the right to know what the procedure is, the devices to be used and the advantages and disadvantages of the operation to be conducted. As explicitly expressed in the latest news about the DePuy hip replacement lawsuit, the size of the hip cup used can determine what are damages likely experienced after a hip surgery. read more
By: Jessica | 2010-12-22 | Wellness This kind of hip replacement process involves the removal of the affected socket and ball by means of surgery. read more
By: GilbertRobbins | 2012-04-18 | Health & Fitness The hip is the most weight bearing joint and most used joint in the body. Age degeneration often results from arthritis of joints also called as osteoarthritis. Other possible reasons include development of a bone tumour or accidental fracture or dislocation of the joint. read more
By: William Davis | 2011-07-30 | Health and safety Johnson & Johnson's subordinate company DePuy Orthopaedics manufactures the hip implants ASR XL Acetebular Hip System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System. Complaints were raised regarding these hip replacement products which allegedly inflicts harm to users. read more
By: aarenbrowns | 2011-04-15 | Business The Pinnacle hip replacement is a total hip replacement system manufactured by Johnson & Johnson subsidiary, DePuy Orthopaedics. Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002, the De... read more
By: William Davis | 2011-12-23 | Health and safety The California Technology Assessment Forum(CTAF) published an assessment paper on October 19, 2011 raising a critical view on all-metal resurfacing. read more
By: Jessica Albert | 2010-12-16 | Health & Fitness Prior to opting for hip resurfacing, its important to consult your doctor. Try to go for the physical aids for reducing your pain, and if they doesn't work out, go for surgical operation. read more
By: johnson author | 2011-02-08 | Health & Fitness If you've been diagnosed with arthritis in your hip, you know how difficult it can be to get around. Of course, some days are better than others, but in many cases, your pain levels and your mobility may be directly affected by weather conditions. Soon rather than later, you may become home bound. Formerly active adults and seniors find themselves sidelined, watching the world go by. read more
By: aarenbrowns | 2011-01-21 | Business An ASR hip replacement is a surgical procedure that is an alternative to a total hip replacement procedure. read more
By: Susan Ardizzoni | 2010-10-01 | Women's Health DePuy, the manufacturer of the ASR hip replacement system has announced a recall for two of its products. These products include the DePuy ASR hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. DePuy is offering compensation for this recall; however, you may want to discuss this with an ASR Hip replacement lawyer first to make sure your rights are protected. read more
By: Susan Ardizzoni | 2010-10-01 | Health & Fitness DePuy, the manufacturer of the ASR hip replacement system has announced a recall for two of its products. These products include the DePuy ASR hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System. DePuy is offering compensation for this recall; however, you may want to discuss this with an ASR Hip replacement lawyer first to make sure your rights are protected. read more