{"id":1688,"date":"2013-09-09T03:19:50","date_gmt":"2013-09-09T03:19:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sandiegopersonalinjuryattorney.pro\/law\/?p=1688"},"modified":"2013-09-09T03:19:50","modified_gmt":"2013-09-09T03:19:50","slug":"stryker-hip-device-lawsuit-101-part-ii","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sandiegopersonalinjuryattorney.pro\/law\/stryker-hip-device-lawsuit-101-part-ii\/","title":{"rendered":"Stryker Hip Device Lawsuit 101 \u2013 Part I of II"},"content":{"rendered":"

Perhaps your father\u2019s Stryker hip device failed and left him in terrible pain \u2013 unable to work around the house or enjoy his retirement. Or perhaps your Stryker Rejuvenate hip stem or ABG II modular hip stem caused heavy metal poisoning in your hip joint and created \u201cpseudo tumors,\u201d prompting tremendous pain and anxiety.<\/p>\n

In either case, you want three things:<\/h3>\n
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  1. To understand why these Stryker hip replacement components caused you pain and suffering;<\/li>\n
  2. To find out what you can do to fix your medical problems; and,<\/li>\n
  3. To obtain compensation from Stryker for your medical bills and your pain.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In a 2-part blog post, we will explain the basics about the complex legal battle over Stryker\u2019s Rejuvenate Modular Hip Stem System and its ABG II Modular Hip Neck and Stem System.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

    Why Did These Medical Products Get Recalled?<\/h2>\n

    As you probably already know, the Stryker Company recalled both products in July 2012. They had been on the market since 2008 \u2013 more than four years.<\/p>\n

    Both products contain cobalt, chromium and titanium components designed to mimic the body\u2019s own connective tissues, bone, and structures. Unfortunately, many Stryker patients complained about post-operative problems, such as pain and swelling in the hip; trouble flexing the hip or walking upstairs; and clicking and squeaking sounds from the device.<\/p>\n

    More serious problems were also reported, such as hip dislocations, the formation of \u201cpseudo\u201d tumors, and heavy metal poisoning caused by the abrading of the metal-on-metal components.<\/p>\n

    To correct these problems, many patients need additional surgeries, which can lead to further medical complications. For instance, during surgery to extract the defective hip device, many Stryker patients have suffered femur fracturing.<\/p>\n

    Battle Plan to Obtain Compensation<\/h3>\n

    An attorney representing a Stryker victim client cannot guarantee results but they will take the right case on a contingency basis, which means that only get paid if they get the client a recovery. A winning case will depend on several factors, such as:<\/p>\n