Experts estimate defective hip implants will cost billions in future health costs
Experts are starting to gauge the cost of the defective metal-on-metal hip implants that have injured patients nationwide. A recent New York Times article highlights how medical and legal experts have begun to put a price tag on the metal-on-metal hip implants that have led to pain and loss of quality of life for so many patients.
Experts estimate costs of failing hips will contribute to higher health care costs
Experts have estimated that these failing hip implants will cost taxpayers, insurers, and employers billions of dollars in the years to come. Other estimates say that tens of thousands of patients in the United States may have to undergo revision surgeries or subsequent surgeries because of the devices.
DePuy Orthopedics, a division of Johnson & Johnson, has recalled two different implant devices. Litigation against the manufacturer has taken place nationwide for patients who have been injured because of these products. We currently represent clients in DePuy litigation.
Injuries from defective hip implants
The metal-on-metal implants have been found to fail at much higher rates than older models, with patients suffering numerous injuries, including:
- Hip replacement site pain and inflammation,
- Implant loosening,
- Implant dislocation,
- Implant area bone fractures,
- Metallosis – higher metal levels in the blood.
Compensation for hip implant patients
If you had hip replacement surgery in the past few years you could be affected. Contact an experienced board certified Texas dangerous product attorney at Kennedy Hodges, LLP to investigate your claim for free. Our attorneys can discuss your case with a free no obligation, no risk consultation. We currently represent clients in
DePuy litigation nationwide. Contact our board certified personal injury attorneys today at 877-342-2020, or
send us a contact form to tell us about your case.