How an implant is designed, tested, regulated and discussed with patients tends to disadvantage women. It’s time that changed.

Joint replacement surgeries are becoming more and more common as the population ages and more injuries occur. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, hip replacement surgeries are one of the most common joint replacement operations in the nation. An article titled “Prevalence of Total Hip and Knee Replacements in the United States,” (LINK), […]

The hip replacement complications caused by minimally invasive metal on metal hip implants are both numerous and dangerous.

Wearing out of hip replacement implants is the reason surgeons and patients are often concerned about the materials used for the bearing surface.

Metal on metal hip implant makers have paid billions in settlements for defective hip injuries. Tissue & bone damage, metallosis and revision surgery. Talk to a lawyer about your legal rights

Optimizing benefits and minimizing risks of hip replacement surgery requires lifestyle adjustments. Reviewed by our board-certified surgeons.

Ever since I knew I could find out the size and dimensions of my implant (my hip replacement) I’ve been on a journey of exploring why? Is it large or small? Cemented or cementless? Why do I w…

An 82 year old man came up from California to see us two years ago about a reverse total shoulder for his pseudoparalytic right shoulder. On exam he had only 20 degrees of active elevation. His preoperative x-ray and MRI are shown below. At surgery his supraspinatus and infraspinatus were absent, but the subscapularis was of good quality and was carefully repaired after the reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (shown below). Note the "East-West" tensioning and the distance between the medial…

You’ve suffered through pain and discomfort related to your hip degeneration and have finally decided to consult with an orthopedic surgeon. Choosing the right orthopedic surgeon is very important to a successful surgery and recovery. Read the full article to find out all the details.

Attorney Group for Oklahoma has created a list of frequently asked questions regarding metal on metal hip implants. Read more and contact us.