Many metal-on-metal hip implant patients have experienced the frustrations associated with aggravating symptoms caused by the design of the hip replacement. One in particular went to see a specialist in Boston because nobody else could figure out why he was having problems. Many doctors would simply give shots for pain or tell patients not to worry. When the specialist ran his own tests, it was evident tissue damage was present. Other frustrations amongst patients include an IRS worker who contacted her doctor for tests when she heard her implant was recalled. After running tests and scans, her results came back normal. She was not satisfied, however, and contacted a British researcher who suggested they run another test. This revealed high levels of metal particles in her bloodstream.

Four months after replacement surgery, she is slowly recovering and her leg remains week. “If I had not played an role, I think I would have had permanent damage” she said. The FDA ordered hip manufacturers to research the failure of devices and how this affects patients. Doctors are still discovering why some patients with low or normal metal blood levels experience tissue damage, while some with high levels of bleed levels appear to have no tissue damage.

As a metal on metal hip recall lawyer, I hope you do not experience any of the painful symptoms associated with the implants. If you or a loved one are harmed, discuss your case with a Columbia personal injury lawyer.