Hip joint deterioration can lead to pain, stiffness or difficulty walking. When these symptoms do not respond to conservative treatment, such as physical therapy, patients may be advised to undergo total hip replacement or hip resurfacing. As part of this treatment, they may receive a “metal-on-metal” hip implant in which the “ball and socket” of …
More lawsuits are being filed around the country alleging that Metal-on-metal hip implant systems, like DePuy Orthopaedics’ Pinnacle, are causing pain and dangerous levels of cobalt in the blood. Metal-On-Metal Hip Implant? The DePuy Pinnacle hip implant consists of a femoral stem attached to a metal head that rotates inside a titanium acetabular cup. The inside of …