Signs that Your Hip Replacement is Defective

The sole purpose of performing surgery is to improve your quality of life. Unfortunately, many patients who undergo a hip replacement surgery receive a defective device; this can lead to incredible suffering and complicated revision surgeries. The warning signs that a device may be defective can be subdued or incredibly obvious.

If you have received a hip replacement and are experiencing the following symptoms, you may want to consult with an attorney to see if your device is defective:

• Swelling: Swelling is often a sign that something is wrong. Swelling can be caused by a number of factors, including the body’s inflammatory immune response and trauma. In the case of hip replacements, a trauma event like dislocation of the hip can cause noticeable swelling. Defective hip prosthetics are known to dislocate more often than properly manufactured units. Swelling could also indicate a host of other issues with your hip replacement.
• Pain: Experiencing excessive or unanticipated pain after your hip replacement is a tell-tale sign that something is not right. While pain may be unavoidable in your specific situation, there are times when a defective hip prosthetic can cause excessive pain due to grinding, improper sizing, and metals releasing into the bloodstream.
• Difficulty Walking: Many patients seek a hip replacement to help them walk, so it is quite discouraging when the surgery seems to make their problem worse. Difficulty walking is a convincing sign that either your surgeon performed an error or the actual device was defective. Difficulty walking could be caused by dislocation, bone fracture, premature failure of the device, infection, and general improper manufacturing of the device. A device that is functioning improperly can cause all of those ailments and inhibit your ability to walk.

If you are experiencing these symptoms after your hip replacement, you may be able to receive compensation for your injuries. Contact Vujasinovic & Beckcom for a free consultation at (877)724-7800. Our knowledgeable and friendly staff of Houston hip replacement attorneys is ready to make the law work for you.