Epps Yong & Coulson, LLP 707 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 3000 Los Angeles, California 90017 !

Meet Mary . . .���An active older woman with a bad hip.!

Mary’s life���·∙    An active 76 year old!·∙    Enjoys hiking, running, biking!·∙    Regularly walks her dog!·∙    Plays with her grandchildren!·∙    An avid gardener!

But Mary’s hip is causing her extreme pain and her doctor recommends hip

replacement surgery.!

The cup

The stem • Stem piece that anchors to the femur

bone.!

• Cup piece that anchors inside the socket of the acetabulum.!

Hip replacements are performed more often than any other orthopaedic surgery in the United States. There are two basic

components: !

What is Hip Replacement Surgery?���

Hip Replacement Failure���Hip replacement failure can occur when there is a design flaw or when the device is improperly implanted.!

What are the symptoms of Hip Replacement Failure?!

Mary’s symptoms included:!

Groin pain! Thigh pain!

Irritation and/or pain walking!

Inability to bear weight!

Limp! Chronic ache!

And metallosis . . .!

metallosis?

What happens when metal ions are released into your body?

Metallosis occurs from a buildup of metallic debris. It can be caused by the metallic implants rubbing together, a defective device or improper

implant placement.!

After receiving her first implant, Mary’s metal-on-metal implant

caused her extreme pain, swelling, bone deterioration and metal

toxicity.!

Back to Normal���After receiving a second new hip,

Mary’s life was almost back to normal.!

She enjoyed walking and gardening with little discomfort.!

But the question remains, what could she do about the suffering and pain caused by the metal-on-metal hip implant she received?!

We may be able to help.���

Contact us today for a consultation.���

707 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 3000���Los Angeles, California 90017���T: (213) 929-2390���F: (213) 929-2394���

www.sickmetalhip.com���