Tag: Biomet

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How Do You Know if You Have a Recalled Hip Replacement in Oklahoma?

Conversation about a person’s hip replacement can often gravitate toward a discussion of hip recalls and litigation. If a family member or a friend in Oklahoma or some […]

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Biomet Settlement Progress Affects Oklahoma

Parties are finalizing a Biomet settlement that will offer financial relief to patients who required revision procedures as a result of the manufacturer’s allegedly faulty metal-on-metal hip replacement […]

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Metal on Metal Hip Implants: 7 Frequently Asked Questions in Oklahoma

Why are some metal on metal hip implants claimed to be defective? In an artificial hip system, the normal ball-and-socket connection in the hip is replicated using artificial […]

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Hip Implant Lawsuits Update in Oklahoma

Several manufacturers of hip implants are involved in litigation due to complications allegedly caused by their devices. Patients who believed they were getting a better quality of life […]

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Hip Implant Failure: Things to Know Before Getting a Hip Implant

Although more than 330,000 hip replacement surgeries take place annually in the U.S., there are certain types of hip replacements that may be better suited for some patients […]

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Types of Hip Replacements

As the baby boomer generation ages, hip implant procedures are becoming more common across the country. In a hip implantation surgery, a surgeon takes out the damaged or […]