Zimmer Hip Recall

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Zimmer Hip Recall Lawyer?: 

Zimmer Hip Recall Lawyer? According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons: There are 352,000 hip fractures every year or roughly 965 every day 90% are a result of a fall By 2050 there will be an estimated 650,000 annual hip fractures or roughly 1,800 daily hip fractures www.HipRecallsLawyer.com

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Among older adults (those 65 or older): Exercise regularly Ask medical professionals to review medicines, prescription and non-prescription Have eyes checked at least annually Reduce trip hazards in home and add grab bars and railings where needed Falls Among Older Adults

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How can older Adults Prevent Falls? 1 of 3 fall each year but less than half report it Falls are the leading cause of injury death Falls are the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma 19,700 died from unintentional fall injuries in 2008 Falls Among Older Adults (cont)

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Zimmer Hip Recalls www.HipRecallsLawyer.com Zimmer Durom Cup Hip System Recall 8% of the hips failed within the first 2 years A 2010 study shows the failure rate increased to 11% 12,500 patients have been implanted with the device

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Zimmer Hip Recalls (cont) www.HipRecallsLawyer.com Zimmer Durom Cup Hip System Recall Sales of the Durom Cup suspended in July of 2008 Reports stated the cup was defective and failed to bond 12,500 patients have been implanted with the device

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Zimmer Hip Recalls (cont) www.HipRecallsLawyer.com Zimmer Durom Cup Hip System Recall Preeminent hip surgeon offers warning of failures in April of 2008 You may need a replacement if you had surgery in 2006 through July 2008 Contact a specialist

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Million Dollar Advocates Forum Voted Super Lawyers Four Years Running Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rated Who is Kane & Silverman? www.HipRecallsLawyer.com

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Call us Toll Free 866-484-6992: 

Call us Toll Free 866-484-6992 The Kane & Silverman Team www.HipRecallsLawyer.com