Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG Hip Implant Lawsuit Update

The people of Tennessee as well as many people all across the country have heard reports about problems with hip implants causing pain and other serious side effects. Many people with these Stryker hip implants may also have needed additional surgery to correct the problems. If you or someone you know has recently had a Stryker hip implant and then experienced pain and problems as a result, then you should speak to a Tennessee personal injury and Stryker hip implant lawyer as soon as possible. They will hear your case and see to it that you get the compensation that you may be entitled to.

You can watch a recent interview about these lawsuits below:

The Federal Judge in charge of managing the Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II Hip recall lawsuits issued an order last week increasing the collection of cases to be set for early jury trials. These hip implants have been on the market since 2009 and were recalled in 2012. This order by the judge is considered a good sign that the cases are moving forward quickly.

The Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG implants are not metal on metal hips like some of the other hip implants that have been recalled in recent years, however, the injuries a person might suffer are similar. Each kind of implant can cause metal to leak into the hip tissues which can lead to inflammation, pain, and ultimately the failing of the implant. This can cause a medical condition known as metallosis.

The Stryker hip implants leak metal caused by an improperly fitted joint in the stem of the implant. The metal on metal implants that were recalled, such as the DePuy ASR and Smith & Nephew R3, leak metal from the interface between the metal cup and the metal ball on the femur. If a patient needs surgery these types of implants the can be more invasive and serious than the metal on metal hip implants. This surgery means that the doctor would have to remove the stem from the person’s femur as well as remove the cup and the ball. Removing the stem part of the implant from the femur may require the femur to be spilt or broken in order for the stem to be taken out. This may lead to a longer recovery process for the patient.

An estimated one hundred out of four thousand cases have reached settlements with Stryker. Based on these settlements, it is apparent that Stryker is offering a sufficient amount of money to people that they are willing to take a settlement. These lawsuits are not class action suits so the people are allowed to determine if they wish to settle or go to trial. There have been no jury trials thus far in Stryker lawsuit cases.

Kentucky residents as well as many people all across the United States may have been affected by the Stryker hip implant recalls and may have required more surgery to fix the problems. If you or someone you know has experienced pain or other problems after having a Stryker hip implant, then we strongly recommend that you contact one of our caring and knowledgeable Tennessee Stryker hip implant lawyers at the Higgins Firm right away. We care about our clients and will hear your case and make sure you get the compensation you deserve for what you have suffered.

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