Hip Replacement Helpline Launched To Assist Victims Of Faulty Hip Replacements

APR 12, 2011 /RTPR/ — Jewish Lawyers Network has launched a hip replacement helpline. According to Lisa Spitzer MSW,” these faulty hip replacements affect seniors at a time in their lives when quality of life and independence are crucial factors” “Any surgery takes longer to recover from. The psychological and physical effects put seniors back months”. ” Having to go through additional pain and surgeries can lead to severe depression and a downhill process”

In the months since a recall of the DePuy ASR XL artificial hip, DePuy might be facing the recall of yet another one of its hip replacements, the Pinnacle Acetabular Component, which has been facing increased scrutiny for its premature failures.

Like the ASR XL, the Depuy Pinnacle is a metal on metal system that was designed to last at least 10-15 years but now, orthopedic surgeons are reporting that these devices have been failing within one to two years of being implanted into their patients.

That’s not good news for DePuy, a division of Johnson & Johnson, which has implanted over 150,000 Pinnacle hip replacements into patients since it was put into service in 2001. Its recent recall of the defective ASR metal-on-metal hip implant systems has forced thousands of hip implant patients to have additional, painful and expensive hip revision surgeries. This effects seniors the most. All surgeries at that age are traumatic with extensive recovery time and rehabilitation. After the surgery, the patient, can spend weeks in a rehabilitation facility away from family, friends and routine. This isolation can effect mood. After discharge there is usually weeks of in home rehabilitation. Going through this once, according to Spitzer, is traumatic, We do not know how many seniors can actually go through this twice and regain the pre-surgery level of functioning. Spitzer feels this will not only affect an individuals quality of life but perhaps even life span, depending on age and other health factors. “If a senior has kept going, for instance, by play golf every day with friends and he or she loses this, it could be a downhill road” You may contact the helpline by calling 1 877-522-2123.

Although the ASR and Pinnacle are both metal on metal systems, there are significant differences between the two insofar as:
* the ASR is a monoblock design whereas the Pinnacle uses a modular system.
* the ASR cup is made of one solid piece of metal whereas the Pinnacle has an outer shell
* The Pinnacle is designed in such a way that the surgeon has the option to place a metal, ceramic or polyethylene liner inside the metal outer cup

Much of the problem seems to be with the Pinnacle 36 mm Ultamet Metal-on-Metal component which is failing at an unacceptably high rate. One of the theories seeking to determine the cause suggests that a design problem flows from the fact that the device has been created with one of the lowest clearance levels in the industry. The only other implant with a clearance level this low is the DePuy ASR.

Attorneys and experts investigating the basis for the high rate of failure point to the product design and believe that DePuy created a very narrow window for proper placement of the prosthesis and inadequately trained surgeons in the proper implantation technique.

Like, the recalled DePuy ASR system, the Pinnacle was permitted to reach the market under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) controversial 510(k) approval process, which allows a medical device to be placed on the market without being subjected to necessary clinical trials as long as the manufacturer can show that the device is “substantially equivalent” to a device already approved on the market. DePuy’s ASR system avoided obligatory clinical trials by showing that it was fundamentally similar to the DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement system, raising some serious issues.

Recently, the FDA has received hundreds of complaints and adverse incident reports against the Pinnacle system, attributed mostly to the Pinnacle’s propensity to prematurely separate from the bone. Moreover, like many other metal on metal devices, constant friction in the Pinnacle may cause an increased risk of metallosis, i.e. the release of miniscule metal particles into the surrounding soft tissue or bloodstream.

All of this has resulted in a wave of new lawsuits being filed around the country against DePuy. Just last week, a motion was filed in the United States District Court in California seeking to consolidate all DePuy Pinnacle cases before one judge in what is known as a multi- district litigation, or MDL. The MDL Panel is scheduled to rule on this application in May.

In the interim, the helpline and its hip replacement team continue to investigate claims of Pinnacle failures and counsel our clients on what to do in the event that they need revision surgery.

If you or a loved one have been implanted with a DePuy Pinnacle hip replacement and are experiencing any pain or disability:
-See a doctor immediately.
-Do not release any of your confidential medical information to any DePuy representatives before speaking to experienced hip replacement counsel.
-If you are told that you will need hip revision surgery, make sure that the removed component parts are preserved. Your counsel should be familiar with this process and be working with the proper experts to insure that it is done correctly.

Spitzer says “I have huge concerns about the number of recalls and the new replacements that keep getting added to the list” “This effects our huge aging population. Individuals over the age of 60 and, more so, 70 are effected. Individuals with numerous falls and hip fractures are candidates as well. This could effect a huge population by the time all the information comes out”

“From a social work perspective” says Spitzer this is very serious. The helpline assists individuals in getting legal advice.
The helpline can be reached at 1 877 522 – 2123

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The Latest Information on How to Get Pregnant Fast

April 6, 2011 – Many couples have tried for a long time to get pregnant but with no success. Fortunately, they will find a wealth of information, hints, tips and articles on one of the leading online pregnancy resource centers, http://www.howtogetpregnantguru.com. Some websites don’t provide practical simple methods that people can put in practice, this website contains only the best, tried-and-tested methods that have been used successfully by thousands of people all over the world.

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Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes Today’s Students Make

[Philadelphia, PA] – April 12, 2011 – In an increasingly more global world, a lot of students are looking for ways to expand their learning experiences to be able to take in more of the world around them. They are looking to study abroad programs to get this experience, vising countries ranging from Costa Rica to France and beyond. An industry leader in providing students with these types of experiences, AmeriSpan Inc. has stepped forward to help with some common mistakes that students make when looking to have this kind of educational experience. “The three biggest mistake we see are participants paying too much. The same exact semester program in Costa Rica ranges from $6,000 to more than $10,000 depending on how a participant registers for a program. In addition, many forget to utilize financial aid or taking advantage of Study Abroad Scholarships,” commented John Slocum, Co-Founder of AmeriSpan. This obvious discrepancy in price not only ends up costing students who are not aware of ways to reduce what they pay for these invaluable experiences, it also ends up excluding many students who believe they do not have the means to afford such experiences as a way to broaden their education.

Students have so few resources for learning about the best and most cost effective means by which to experience these types of programs that they often end up not realizing that there are a number of scholarships just for students who want to study abroad. It is also possible to use federal financial aid to help fund participation in programs such as the one offered in AmeriSpan Study Abroad. This opens the doors ad levels the playing field for a large number of students who would otherwise mistakenly assume that studying in other countries is something for others who have a lot of money or some sort of insider tip. There are many other mistakes that are made and AmeriSpan has made it their goal to help clear things up for students so that more people will be able to attend these types of educational experiences which can be strongly beneficial towards their career goals as well as their personal goals for their own lives.

Students who wish to learn more should check out AmeriSpan’s study abroad e-reports which they can download to learn the 10 Biggest Study Abroad Mistakes. The report costs nothing for those who would like to examine it to learn about these programs.

Founded in 1993, AmeriSpan Study Abroad offers more than 100 study abroad, language-learning and volunteer programs worldwide for participants of all ages and language level. The Philadelphia-based organization has long been an innovator in the study abroad field, building its reputation by offering high quality, low cost language immersion programs. In September 2010, the company was awarded its 2nd consecutive ‘Star Award’ as the Best Agency in North America. The industry’s prestigious Star Award is voted by organizations worldwide and awarded annually.

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