symptoms of hip replacement implant recall

Symptoms of Hip Replacement Implant Recall

Symptoms of soft tissue damage relating to the Hip Replacement that is the reason for the Stryker Hip Recall includes pain in hip. In some cases there may be a large mass or fluid collection around the implant. If so, there may be significant soft tissue destruction.

Introduction

Symptoms of Hip Replacement Implant Recall

MetallosisNecrosisHypothyroidismOsteolysisDamage to bone and tissue surrounding hip jointInflammationHip replacement failureInfection

Metallosis

Metallosis can cause dislocation of non-cemented implants as the healthy tissue that would normally hold the implant in place is weakened or destroyed. 

Necrosis

Another symptom that a faulty hip replacement can generate is avasucular necrosis or osteonecrosis. It impairs the blood supply to the bone and most commonly affects the hips.

Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism is diagnosed when T4 and TSH are both too high or too low. People with these thyroid conditions can have obvious symptoms with potential long-term consequences, so treatment is generally recommended.

Osteolysis

The primary mode of failure for most modern hip replacements is through polyethylene wear debris, osteolysis related to the debris, and loosening related to the osteolysis. 

Damage to bone and tissue surrounding hip joint

The primary mode of failure for most modern hip replacements is through polyethylene wear debris, osteolysis related to the debris, and loosening related to the osteolysis. 

Inflammation

pain after a hip replacement surgery is not recommended simply because swelling occurs which can lead to inflammation and greater pain. 

Hip replacement failure

The major causes of failure in hip replacement are: dislocation of the joint, loosening of the stem and cup, and failure of the stem. 

Infection

At the time of surgery, there are several measures taken to minimize the risk of infection of a total joint replacement. Some of the steps are known to lower the risk of infection, some are thought to help but not known.

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