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: John Lamper | 2012-03-11 | Health & Fitness A hip replacement is sometimes required in the case of severe hip injuries or chronic hip joint pain. In a total hip replacement both of these parts are replaced using some sort of metal replacement usually. read more
By: Steve Butler | 2010-03-26 | Health & Fitness The hip is a major weight bearing joint that is subject to a lot of wear and tear and inflammation that may cause chronic pain. Hip replacement recovery helps to relieve pain. A sufferer is able to carry out his or her daily activities like walking, climbing stairs etc. after surgery, which otherwise would not have been possible due to a lack of mobility in the hip joint. read more
By: Jessica | 2010-12-16 | Wellness A human body is open to several health risks, among which the most common disease that attacks it is arthritis. It is the health problem in which the patients experience immense joint pains. To get rid of this pain, they may undergo total knee replacement or anterior hip replacement operation. 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: Jonathan Blood-Smyth | 2010-04-02 | Health & Fitness Total hip replacement has matured into a routine operation for the relief of hip pain and disability due to hip arthritis, giving some of the greatest quality of life increases of all medical procedures. Typically performed in older people, many get a good result from their hip replacement surgery but many do not reach their greatest potential due to lack of follow up rehabilitation in the post-operative period. An osteoarthritic hip joint is likely to cause a degree of pain and disability for a year or more before the person comes to operation. read more
By: Susan Ardizzoni | 2010-10-14 | Acne The DePuy ASR hip Resurfacing System and the ASR XL Acetabular System have been recalled. DePuy is offering a hip replacement settlement for this recall. A hip replacement class action has been filed for these two DePuy systems. Before contacting DePuy about compensation, you might want to contact a hip replacement attorney to make sure your rights are protected. read more
By: Susan Ardizzoni | 2010-10-14 | Acne FDA reports a Class 2 medical implant recall for DePuy hip replacement systems. Recall is due to a high failure rate. DePuy is taking responsibility and offering compensation however, you might want to contact a hip replacement attorney to inquire about Hip Replacement Settlements before contacting DePuy to ensure that your rights are protected. read more
By: Susan Ardizzoni | 2010-10-14 | Health & Fitness FDA reports a Class 2 medical implant recall for DePuy hip replacement systems. Recall is due to a high failure rate. DePuy is taking responsibility and offering compensation however, you might want to contact a hip replacement attorney to inquire about Hip Replacement Settlements before contacting DePuy to ensure that your rights are protected. 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
By: Susan Ardizzoni | 2010-09-16 | Women's Health Are you interested in hip joint replacement or had hip replacement therapy? It is important to be well informed before and after you do this. There has been a recall for Zimmer Durom Cup implants that you need to know about. If you feel that you have been mislead about surgical procedures and implants, you may want to contact an attorney about a Zimmer lawsuit. read more
By: Jessica | 2010-10-11 | Wellness Hip dislocation is though a rarity in the post total hip replacement period, still the patients must conform to some instructions to destroy even the minimum possibility of such hazard. The surgeons enlist some 'must do and do not' instructions and following them without any failure ensures early recovery for the patients. read more
By: jonny wagh | 2011-02-14 | Health & Fitness Hip replacement is done only when the ailment proceeds towards an advanced stage and severe pain becomes unbearable for the patients. In the past, total replacement surgery was the only mode to place the implants but nowadays the majority of the operations are performed with help of minimally invasive technique. The modern day approach to the hip replacement surgery ensures faster recovery, lesser pain and greater mobility for the patients. read more