What To Expect at Your Next Doctor's Visit if You Have a Recalled DePuy Hip Implant
What To Expect at Your Next Doctor's Visit if You Have a Recalled DePuy Hip Implant
Thankfully, DePuy is not the only manufacturer of artificial medical implants. Otherwise, the situation surrounding its recall would be worse than it currently is. Unfortunately, many people who've received replacement hips since 2003 still may not know what implant their surgeons placed inside their bodies. Obviously, the numerous recipients whose DePuy hip implants deteriorated and required a revision know what happened, but an unknown number of the 93,000 recipients of DePuy's recalled ASR XL Acetabular System and ASR Hip Resurfacing System do not know which manufacturer's implant they received.
Aside from contacting a hip implant lawyer to begin the process of filing a hip recall lawsuit against DePuy, recipients need to know what to expect when they visit their doctors once it's determined that they have a DePuy hip implant.
First, if you're not experiencing any symptoms, your doctor will administer a blood test to determine the quantity of metal ions in your blood. According to DePuy's own recommendations, if the amounts of Cobalt or Chromium remain below 7 parts per billion (ppb), then you will likely have to return to your doctor's office for follow-up tests every year. If the amounts are above 7ppb, then you will have a follow-up test three months later, on your doctor's opinion.
Second, you can expect your doctor to require a radiological test of your pelvis. Initially, it may be a mere x-ray to ensure the implant is still set properly. If the blood ion tests indicate a high amount of the two metals, or if you're feeling any pain or other symptoms associated with your recalled DePuy hip implant, then your doctor may order a MARS MRI scan or ultrasound to see if there's any tissue damage from the implant.
Third, if the radiological tests show fluid accumulation or soft tissue damage, your orthopedist may recommend you undergo a revision procedure to replace the defective DePuy hip implant. At this point, you should know your rights against DePuy, that a hip implant lawsuit is a viable course of action, and that you should neither sign any of DePuy's documents nor allow it to keep your hip implant.
The above points are, of course, based on DePuy's guidelines to physicians as to how to evaluate recipients of its recalled hip implants. Our goal in relaying them to you is to give you an idea of what will happen in your doctor's office. Another benefit is that you can use this knowledge if you have any questions for your doctor, such as how frequently follow examinations should occur, for example. Your health is critically important, and so is the fact that you may have been harmed by your DePuy hip implant. If so, you should contact the Rottenstein Law Group to see if a hip recall lawsuit against DePuy is the right course of action for you. Alleviate Your Anxiety on Car Insurance Online Health Insurance Quotes The Easy Way To Shop For Insurance Humana Health Insurance Coverage - How To Get One Affordable Short-Term Health Insurance Coverage Acquiring Really good Discount Health Insurance Plans Could Seem Tricky Arbonne Skin Care Aromatherapy Nj Protect Provides Health Coverage To Residents It's All in the Air: Alleviate Colds and Allergies Massage Spa Alleviate Pain More Effectively Low Cost Health Insurance - How You Can Find Cheaper Health Coverage Affordable health insurance - save money on your health insurance now Foot Massage: Alleviate Hurts More Effectively The Common Cause of Dark Circles and How to Alleviate Them