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Oklahoma ASR Hip Replacement Verdict

$2.5 Million Oklahoma ASR Hip Replacement Verdict

An Oklahoma ASR hip replacement verdict was reached on February 3, 2015, when a jury in Tulsa County, Oklahoma awarded $2.5 million verdict to the plaintiff following a trial […]

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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 […]