The cases of DePuy artificial hip failure have all been consolidated to one court in Ohio. Patients hope to gain compensation for pain and suffering.
Read MoreTaxpayers face the financial burden of paying for costly hip revision surgeries, because Medicare and Medicaid fund half of hip replacements.
Read MoreDePuy Ads Misled Hip Replacement Patients
Ads for the DePuy ASR XL Acetabular hip implant system were misleading to younger patients.
Read MoreDePuy’s claims to cover “out-of-pocket” expenses do not address expenses such as caregiver wages, modifications to the home, and assistive devices.
Read MoreA United States Judicial Panel will be held to decide if hip recall cases in different districts should be consolidated to one federal case.
Read MoreDePuy is claiming patient negligence and not offering to help many people with their medical expenses.
Read MoreWhat Happens During Hip Surgery?
During a hip surgery, the surgeon performs several steps such as making an incision, cutting thighbone, and removing cartilage.
Read MoreRecovering from a Hip Replacement Surgery
Hip surgery is a complicated process which requires care and avoiding certain activities afterward so dislocation is avoided.
Read MoreHow to Prepare for a Hip Surgery
Ways to prepare for a hip surgery include getting blood work, urinalysis, EKG, chest X-Rays done as well as meeting with doctors and nurses.
Read MoreMedical device companies such as DePuy did not issue a recall until hundreds of complaints and other evidence concerning hip failure was revealed.
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