Everything you should know about the Exactech hip replacement Lawsuit
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Suffered Injuries from an Exactech Connexion GXL Hip Implant Liner?
Undergoing a hip replacement surgery can be life-changing, promising many a healthier and more active lifestyle. However, for those with the Exactech Connexion GXL Hip Liners implanted, the experience has often been fraught with pain and complications.
What is an Exactech Connexion GXL Hip Implant Liner?
Every hip replacement involves several components, including the acetabular liner. The Exactech Connexion GXL Hip Liner is one such component, designed to work alongside other Exactech hip parts during total hip replacement surgery. Made of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene plastic, the manufacturer claims its unique radiation process makes these liners more durable against wear.
Failure and Recall of Exactech Hip Implant Liners
Recent studies, including one by the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation at the University of Florida College of Medicine, have revealed troubling findings. These Connexion GXL Liners deteriorate far more rapidly than anticipated, often leading to unnecessary revision surgeries within as little as five years. Shockingly, 75% of affected patients have suffered from osteolysis. In this condition, X-rays reveal bone loss and damage to the hip socket (acetabulum).
In another independent study, Orthopedic surgeons from the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York described the defective Exactech Connexion GXL Liner as causing “severe polyethylene wear and osteolysis” within a similar time frame, labeling the device’s deterioration as “palpable” and “catastrophic.”
Symptoms of Complications from Exactech Connexion GXL Hip Implant Liner Wear:
- Persistent pain
- Stiffness
- Limited mobility
- Loosening of the implant
- Osteolysis – the degeneration of bone tissue
- Need for revision surgery due to device failure
If you or a loved one underwent total hip replacement surgery and experienced setbacks, injuries, or needed revision surgery due to defective Exactech Connexion GXL Hip Liner, you are not alone.
What to Do Next:
Our team of personal injury lawyers is here to assist you in seeking the justice and compensation you deserve. We understand your challenges and are committed to guiding you through this difficult time.
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