Biomet Faces New Lawsuit over Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant
Biomet is facing a new lawsuit alleging that its metal-on-metal hip implant is to blame for a New York woman’s injuries. The plaintiff is a 61-year-old woman who was implanted with the Biomet M2a Magnum Hip Replacement System in her right hip six years ago. As the name implies, the implant is a metal-on-metal hip device where all … [Read more...] about Biomet Faces New Lawsuit over Metal-on-Metal Hip Implant
Hip Replacement, Knee Implant Patients with Diabetes, Other Health Problems May Face Difficult Recoveries
Patients receiving hip replacement devices or knee implants may face a more complicated recovery if they are obese, or suffer from diabetes or other health woes. According to a new study published online in the journal Anesthesiology, at least 3% of all total hip or knee replacement patients will require critical care before they … [Read more...] about Hip Replacement, Knee Implant Patients with Diabetes, Other Health Problems May Face Difficult Recoveries
