Infection Dangers and DePuy Hip Implants

August 11th, 2011 | Author: | Medical Malpractice

Infection is a common complication of surgical procedures, but one that can lead to other serious side effects.  Unfortunately, unreliable medical devices such as DePuy hip implants can put a patient in danger of developing health problems such as serious infections.  When a serious infection spreads throughout the body and into the hip joint, a patient’s recovery can be extremely lengthy and painful.  It is important that anyone who is suffering from an infection due to a defective DePuy hip implant takes action against the responsible party in order to pursue financial compensation for their medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other losses.

Dangers of Infections

Hip implant patients receive an artificial hip joint as part of their treatment.  This foreign object can complicate the recovery process if an infection develops, leaving patients with serious and potentially dangerous medical problems.  Some of the dangers associated with infection include:

  • Infection spreading into the bones
  • Sepsis spreading the infection throughout the body
  • Swelling of the surgical site
  • Severe pain and tenderness
  • Foreign implant causing immune system complications

It is important to treat an infection as soon as possible to minimize complications.  Unfortunately, once an infection has spread, it may require extensive and invasive treatments.

Contact Us

The DePuy hip implant recall attorneys of Williams Kherkher understand that you may be experiencing painful side effects and be unable to focus on the legal aspects of your situation.  If you or someone you love would like to speak to a knowledgeable attorney, contact our offices at 800-761-3187.



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