The Mulligan Law Firm and DrugRxRecall.com is interested in speaking with you if you or a loved one have been seriously injured by a paper shredder.

Specifically, MailMate Paper Shredders may be linked to the loss of fingers in small children.  Shredders such as this may have been sold by stores such as Staples.

Some paper shredders may have inadequate shielding around the blade area thus causing children and even pets to potentially be injured by the blades when the shredder is activated, often while the shredder is in “auto on” mode and activated by the placement of anything in the paper input area.  The shielding is sometimes also flimsy and may expand thus allowing the entry of larger objects such as fingers.  Hair can also become caught in shredders, leading to scalp injury.

Even curious pets have been severely injured by paper shredders when the “auto on” feature is activated by a pet.  The best way to help prevent this is to keep the paper shredder unplugged when not in use.

The Consumer Safety Commission issued an extensive report in December 2004 informing manufacturers of these types of safety issues.  Manufacturers may not have recalled defective products or taken other needed corrective actions.

If you or a loved one have been injured by a paper shredder, please contact us today for a free potential claim evaluation.

The Need to Act Quickly

If you or a loved one has been injured by a paper shredder, you should contact us immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries or loss and we can help. If you delay, you may forever lose rights and compensation!  Statutes of Limitations vary by state and are complex.  Failure to act quickly may cause you to lose your potential claim if the statute of limitations period passes.

We have a team of product defect lawyers standing by and ready to assist you with your case, and all cases are taken on a contingency fee basis, which means you do not pay for our services unless you receive an award or settlement.

Please fill out a form on this website, or call our office so that we can get started on evaluating your potential case right away.

Over $600 Million Recovered

Since it’s founding in 1995, The Mulligan Law Firm has recovered over 600 million dollars for our clients in settlements for injuries. Our experienced team of product liability lawyers stands ready to represent you and help you receive any compensation you deserve.

For more information please see our home page at www.drugrxrecall.com.

Please note that you are not considered a client until you have signed a retainer agreement and your case has been accepted by us.

If you or a loved one have been injured by any brand of paper shredder, regardless of where you bought it, we would like to speak with you and provide you with a free potential claim evaluation.  Please call as soon as possible or fill out a form on this website.  Delay may cause your statute of limitations period to expire.

HAVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW TAKEN THESE MEDICATIONS?

Below are the newest types of cases that we are currently evaluating.  If you or someone you know suffered complications or side effects due to any of the below medications or medical devices you may be entitled to compensation and you should contact us immediately.

Call us today for a free potential claim evaluation at 1-888-446-8087

BIRTH DEFECTS RELATED TO MEDICATIONS TAKEN DURING PREGNANCY

The following medications have been potentially linked to a variety of birth defects.

• Prozac® (fluoxetine)
• Celexa® (citalopram)
• Paxil® (paroxetine)
• Lexapro® (escitalopram)
• Wellbutrin® (Buproprion)
• Zoloft® (sertraline)
• Clomid®
• Depakote®
• Diflucan®
• Tegretol®
• Topamax®
• Luvox (fluvoxamine)
• Symbyax (lanzapine / fluoxetine)

PPHN is one of many types of birth defects, along with other birth defects related to the newborn baby’s heart that may be potentially connected to these drugs.  Regardless of the type of birth defect your baby has that may be connected to the taking of any of these drugs during pregnancy, we would like to speak with you.

BLADDER CANCER POTENTIALLY LINKED TO ACTOS®

The medication for diabetes known as Actos® has been potentially linked to bladder cancer.  If you or someone you love took Actos ®and then was diagnosed with bladder cancer, you should contact us immediately for a free potential claim evaluation.

YAZ® / YASMIN®

The drugs Yaz® and Yasmin® have been linked to an increased risk of various side effects such as pulmonary embolism, emboli, other types of blood clots, and deep vein thrombosis or DVT.  It is important you act quickly if you took Yaz® or Yasmin® and suffered a stroke, DVT, or any other type of blood clot related injury.

TRANSVAGINAL MESH / TRANSVAGINAL SLING

Elsewhere on this site we discuss these devices in greater details.  The FDA released a medical alert warning doctors / physicians of the potential risk associated with transvaginal slings and transvaginal mesh.  These products are used in prolapsed and bladder-related surgeries as well as for a variety of other issues.  Women with these products have sometimes had to endure multiple surgeries and other side effects related to these products.  Contact us immediately if you or a loved one have suffered injury or have one of these products.  We have women intake workers standing by that can compassionately listen to your story and mail you a free information packet.

FOSAMAX®

This drug is linked potentially to osteonecrosis of the jaw (jaw death or dead jaw), and is also under investigation for connections to serious femur fractures.

Please contact us immediately if you or a loved one have suffered any of these injuries.  Failure to act quickly could cause you to lose your potential claim as the statute of limitations period may expire.

Omphalocele Birth Defects, And Additional Birth Defects, In Children Linked To Antidepressants Taken By Mothers During Pregnancy

We are actively evaluating omphalocele lawsuits / cases potentially originating from  all 50 states.  In addition, we would like to hear from you if you or a loved one have suffered any type of birth defect potentially linked to any medication.

If you or somebody you know took an antidepressant while pregnant and your child was born with an omphalocele or other birth defect potentially related to antidepressant use, you should contact our attorneys immediately.

You may be entitled to compensation.  Your potential claim may also help other mothers learn of these potential serious side effects of antidepressant medications.

We are actively seeking birth defects claims like these in order to represent the legal interests of children and families affected by the manufacturer’s failure to warn mothers of the potential for congenital birth defects as a result of taking their products.

What is Omphalocele?

An omphalocele is a congenital hernia in which the infant’s abdominal organs protrude out of the navel area.

Omphaloceles occur when the abdominal wall does not close properly during fetal development.

In newborn babies suffering from this tragic condition, the intestines are covered by a thin layer of tissue.

The extent and seriousness to which abdominal organs protrude through the base of the umbilical cord will vary with each individual case.

What SSRI Antidepressants Are Potentially Linked to Omphalocele?

The following antidepressants are the primary medications / drugs linked to the development of omphalocele in newborn infants and babies if their mothers took these drugs / medications during pregnancy:

•Zoloft (Sertraline)
•Paxil (Paroxetine)
•Lexapro (Escitalopram)
•Celexa (Citalopram)
•Prozac (Fluoxetine)
•Symbyax (fluoxetine and olanzapine)
•Wellbutrin (Bupropion)
•Effexor (Venlafaxine)
•Generics and other types of this class of drugs (SSRI).

If you or a loved one have suffered an injury after taking any of these or other similar drugs, or their generics, please contact us immediately for a free potential claim evaluation.  Failure to act quickly may cause you to lose your potential legal rights if the statute of limitations period passes.

Please fill out a form on our website and we will be in contact with you promptly.

FDA Topamax® Warning

New warnings by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have been announced for the epilepsy drug Topamax® (topiramate) and its generic forms.

This warning advises of the association between Topamax use and Topamax Birth Defects.

Topamax® birth defects include cleft palate and cleft lip, and other facial deformities.

As a component of this FDA Topamax Warning,  Doctors / Physicians should use alternative treatments / medications for women of childbearing age when possible instead of Topamax®. 

Make sure to tell your doctor if you are  pregnant, will become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Topamax passes into breastmilk.  Topamax is also used for various “off-label” uses. 

Topamax is produced by Ortho-McNeil pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson (JNJ).

Knee Pain Causes and Cures  

• Knee Pain Cause: Injury
  • Strain or sprain — minor injuries to the ligaments caused by sudden or unnatural twisting
  • Torn cartilage (a meniscus tear) — pain felt on the inside or outside of the knee joint
  • Damage to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, one of the four major ligaments that keep the knee in place. Strain or tear to this ligament is the most common knee ligament injury, the result of too much lateral rotation.
  • Dislocation of the kneecap
  • Iliotibial band syndrome — a hip disorder related to injury of the thick band that runs from your hip to the outside of your knee
  • Bleeding into the Knee  — an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury or medial collateral ligament injury may cause bleeding into your knee

 

• Knee Pain Cause: Inflammation
  • Infection in the joint
  • Tendonitis — a pain in the front of your knee that gets worse when going up and down stairs or inclines – inflammation of the tendon
  • Bursitis – inflammation from repeated pressure, overuse or injury.
  • Arthritis — including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout

 

• Other causes of Knee Pain – Disease
  • Baker’s cyst — a fluid-filled swelling behind the knee that may accompany inflammation from other causes, like arthritis
  • Connective tissue disorders such as lupus
  • Bone tumors
  • Osgood-Schlatter disease

 

• Referred Knee Pain:  Pain is felt at another location rather than the site of the injury. Knee pain has been known to come from ankle, foot, hip joint or lumbar spine problems.

See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis!

 

You can reasonably expect some of the following as outcome of a Doctor / Physician visit:

• Imaging: x-ray and/or MRI of the knee
• Culture: a Joint Fluid Culture is when fluid is taken from the knee and examined under a microscope.
• Prescription anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) stronger than what you would get over the counter.
• Steroid Injection:  reduces pain and inflammation at site.
• Physical Therapy – rehabilitation and education to prevent / limit recurrence of problem.
• Podiatrist – Orthotics may be needed to limit further damage and further problems.
• Tools: Supports such as braces and crutches.

 

Is Surgery My Best Option?

When is surgery considered?  Surgery is needed when knee pain or immobility seriously impairs the quality of life.

Knee replacement, also known as knee arthroplasty

It has been said that ‘knee replacement’ is the wrong term for this surgical procedure – the task is to replace the weight-bearing surfaces of the knee joint to restore function and relieve pain, and the procedure is more akin to ‘resurfacing’ the joint. The diseased or damaged joint surfaces of the knee are replaced with metal and plastic components.

Knee replacement surgery can be performed as a partial or a total knee replacement, and involves a substantial amount of postoperative pain and rehabilitation of six weeks or longer. It is also much more complex than hip replacement; knees are more complex biomechanically than hips.

Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery is a term used for many different techniques and knee-replacement systems. Generally Minimally invasive knee procedures do not cut the quadriceps femoris muscle, and can also include a shorter incision length.

 

 

Partial knee replacement, also known as unicompartmental arthroplasty

Partial knee replacement is an option for some patients where damage is limited to one area of the knee, which is divided into three “compartments”: medial (the inside part of the knee), lateral (the outside), and patellofemoral (the joint between the kneecap and the thighbone).

A small number of patients have wear confined primarily to one compartment (usually the medial), and may be candidates for partial knee replacement. There are many advantages: smaller incision, easier recovery, better range of motion, shorter hospital stay, less blood loss, lower risk of infection, stiffness, and blood clots, and easier revision if necessary. The main disadvantage is that the non-replaced compartment may continue to deteriorate and later need to be resurfaced anyway: quite frequently within three to four years after the first operation.

 

Knee joint arthroscopy

Arthroscopic Surgery can be beneficial with mild to moderate cases of knee arthritis – but the benefits are usually temporary, delaying the time for more major surgery by a year or two. Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which an examination and sometimes treatment of damage of the interior of the knee joint is performed using an arthroscope, a lighted tube with camera that is inserted into the joint through a small incision.

Had surgery – still in Pain  

The potential complications from knee surgery are the same as all joint replacement surgeries – joint infection, deep vein thrombosis, nerve injuries, persistent stiffness and actual prosthesis failure are unwelcome and uncommon occurrences. Even the most serious ‘common’ problem, infection, occurs in less than 1% of patients, and knee replacement surgery is reported to have a 96 – 97% success rate, consistent with the figures for hip replacement surgeries.

 

Failure of the implant

Knee replacements surgery is relatively new and unstudied in its current form, but most sources seem to quote ten to fifteen years as the amount of time a knee replacement can be expected to last, with many functioning well for far longer periods of time.

When an implant fails, the parts can come loose or even wear out – in any case, surgery would again be required. These revision surgeries are much more technically difficult than the first surgery for a number of reasons, including quality of the remaining bone and individual characteristics of the incisions and type of implant system. Complications on revision surgery are much more likely. 

Why the implant fails can be as simple as traumatic injury or the gradual wear and tear of use.

Some of the most common signs that knee replacement may be failing:

WARMTH – when surgery is first done, the joint may feel warm, which subsides over time. In the case of implant failure the joint warmth may recur, and there may also be redness at the site.

 

Osteolysis leading to Loosening of the Implants

Over time, particle irritation from the implant weakens the knee bones. These microscopic fragments are shed as the parts of the knee replacement prostheses rub against each other; the tiny particles cause irritation to the tissues around the implant, and weakening of the bone. Even though modern knee implants are made of tough and resilient material, very small amounts of these microscopic particles can damage the bone around the knee replacements, leading to swelling and loosening.

Pain

Mechanical breakdown of the implant itself can occur; the plastic can fracture or break, and fragments then float and get lodged in the knee. The reasons for this can be excessive or abnormal wear and rear, poorly done surgery, or a defective implant system. The pain can be mild or severe.

A feeling that the knee wants to give out

The feeling that the knee is unstable can occur when the plastic spacer implanted in the knee has worn down, loosening the ligaments holding the knee in place and allowing too much mobility in the joint.

Defective Implant: Zimmer NexGen® knee replacement

The Zimmer NexGen® knee replacement implant has been found to have an unacceptably high rate of failure, loosening, pain and other complications.

From the Zimmer Holdings website: “The NexGen® CR, a “cruciate retaining” implant, is intended for patients who, in the physician’s judgment, have good bone stock and whose ligaments provide adequate joint stability. The CR is frequently used for patients undergoing a “primary” or first time total knee replacement surgery. The CR is designed to help accommodate people with the ability and desire to perform activities that require at least 0-120 degrees of flexion such as, walking, sitting, and climbing stairs.”

The most commonly used method of implanting an artificial knee is by using an adhesive to bond the thigh bone to the portion of the device that bends, cementing the two together. Some specialists avoid adhesives because cement can break down, causing failure of the device. Because of this, Zimmer sells an uncemented version of the CR-Flex that relies on the bone naturally growing into the implant. This uncemented version is the source of the problems and complaints.

The Zimmer NexGen® CR-Flex Porous Femoral components are replacement knee products that have been associated with a high number of reports of:

• Loosening of Replacement Knees (50% in study mentioned above)
• Knee replacement failure
• Surgery required to correct complications
• Other knee complications and pain

These problems could include:

• Unexplained pain after knee replacement
• Loosening of replacement knee
• Revision knee surgery to correct problems with a Zimmer knee replacement

Options

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured after surgical implantation with any of the Zimmer NexGen® CR femoral components, please contact us immediately for a free consultation.

These problems could include:

• Unexplained pain after knee replacement
• Loosening of replacement knee
• Revision knee surgery to correct problems with a Zimmer knee replacement

The information presented here is not intended to diagose, treat, or prevent any illness, disease, or injury.  Always seek the professional advice of a licensed physician immediately if you suspect any health issue.  Please call us at 888 446 8087 today if you have any issues with implantable devices such as hip implants or knee implants.  You can also fill out any of the forms on this site.  Act immediately as delay may cause you to permanently lose your potential legal rights. 

We thank wikipedia for some of the information and research in this article.

Where does your Hip Pain Originate?

• If the pain is on the outside of your buttocks, thighs or hip it probably indicates a muscle, tendon, ligament  or soft issue problem. Arthritis is most commonly felt in the front part of the thigh or the groin.
• If it is inside the hip joint, it may indicate you have a problem with the joint itself.
• The third type of hip pain is termed referred pain. The cause for the pain in your hip originates elsewhere in your body, often the lower back or the knees. You also could have pain elsewhere that is actually reflecting hip damage.

 

Injuries (physical trauma) resulting in Hip Pain:

• Bursitis
• Hip Dislocation
• Hip or pelvic fracture – if you have osteoporosis, a fracture can occur as a result of everyday life, no dramatic event.
• Hip tear, hernia, or sprain and strain
• Tendinitis – from repetitive or strenuous activity
• Pinched nerves, from sources such as such as a herniated disk, meralgia paresthetica, sacroiliitis, sciatica or spinal stenosis

 

Arthritis-Caused Hip Pain:

Joint pain is the major complaint by people suffering from Arthritis. 

Arthritis is defined as a group of conditions where damage is caused to the  joints of the body.

This pain, due to inflammation, is often constant and may only affect one area.

It is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 55.

There are over 100 Different Forms of Arthritis. These are the Five forms of Arthritis most usually associated with hip pain:

•             Osteoarthritis, also called ‘degenerative joint disease’.

The causes of osteoarthritis  are thought to be the result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or result of the typical aging process.)

•             rheumatoid arthritis, including gout

•             Psoriatic arthritis

•             Septic arthritis (caused by joint infection)

 

Hip Pain from other less common causes:

Cancers such as Leukemia, Bone Cancer, and Metastatic  that has spread to the bones can cause severe hip pain.

Other conditions associated with hip pain are Avascular necrosis, Osteomalacia, Osteoporosis (see fractures, above), Osteomyelitis, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease, Paget’s disease of bone, Rickets, and Synovitis.

See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis!

 

Treating Your Hip Pain; When to See a Doctor Immediately

See a doctor right away if your hip pain is caused by an injury and any of the following is observed:

•             The hip joint appears misshapen or deformed, is badly bruised or bleeding

•             Can’t  move your leg or hip or put weight on it

•             Intense pain

•             Sudden swelling

 

When is surgery considered?

Surgery is considered when hip pain or immobility seriously impairs the quality of life.

Surgical repair or hip replacement may be recommended for osteonecrosis. Hip replacement is necessary for hip fracture and severe arthritis. With current technology, an artificial hip should last at least 10 to 15 years. Expect recovery from surgery to take at least 6 weeks. Plates and screws may be used to fix fractures around the hip.

 

Some of the Most Common Non-Surgical Treatments for Hip Pain are:

• Rest as much as possible to take the load off.
• Ice – an ice pack, or even a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel applied to the hip can give relief.
• Weight Loss – The more someone weighs, the more force goes through the each hip as they walk.
• Walking or Hiking Stick
• Shock-Absorbing Heel pads
• Swimming
• Joint Mobility Exercise – Exercises from a Physical Therapist recommended, as load-bearing exercise of the right kind is important to the maintenance of bone strength and density.

 

 

Always follow your doctor’s advice.  This is general information only and you should only follow your licensed physician’s advice and directions.
The information presented here is not intended to diagose, treat, or prevent any illness, disease, or injury.  Always seek the professional advice of a licensed physician immediately if you suspect any health issue.  Please call us at 888 446 8087 today if you have any issues with implantable devices such as hip implants or knee implants.  You can also fill out any of the forms on this site.  Act immediately as delay may cause you to permanently lose your potential legal rights. 

We thank wikipedia for some of the information and research in this article.

At this time we are interested in talking with you if you or a loved one have a defective hip or knee implant.  We are particularly interested in reviewing claims for the following hip implant types:

•           DePuy ASR® Hip Implants.

•           DePuy Pinnacle® Hip Implants. 

 

CAUSES OF HIP PAIN

These two joints have two major causes of joint damage:

• Injuries 
• Arthritis

See below for specific information that we hope will help you to understand better what joint pain you may be experiencing.

HIP PAIN – Three main points. Observe carefully exactly where your hip pain originates.

• If the pain is on the outside of your buttocks, thighs or hip it probably indicates a muscle, tendon, ligament  or soft issue problem. Arthritis is most commonly felt in the front part of the thigh or the groin.
• If it is inside the hip joint, it may indeed indicate you have a joint problem.
• The third type of hip pain is termed referred pain. The cause for the pain in your hip originates elsewhere in your body, often the lower back or the knees.*

*And you could have pain elsewhere that is actually reflecting hip damage!

Hip Pain Injuries (physical trauma) resulting in:

• Bursitis
• Dislocation
• Hip fracture – if you have osteoporosis, a fracture can occur as a result of everyday life, no dramatic event.
• Hip labral tear
• Inguinal hernia
• Sprains and strains
• Pelvis fracture
• Tendinitis – from repetitive or strenuous activity
• Pinched nerves, such as Herniated disk, Meralgia paresthetica, Sacroiliitis, Sciatica or spinal stenosis

Hip Pain from Arthritis, such as:

•             Osteoarthritis  (the most common form, termed ‘degenerative joint disease’. The cause are thought to be the result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or result of the typical aging process.)

•             rheumatoid arthritis

•             Psoriatic arthritis

•             Rheumatoid arthritis

•             Septic arthritis (caused by joint infection)

 

Arthritis is defined as a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints of the body. It is the leading cause of disability in people over the age of 55. The major complaint by individuals who have arthritis is joint pain. Pain is often a constant and may be localized to the joint affected. The pain from arthritis occurs due to inflammation that occurs around the joint, damage to the joint from disease, daily wear and tear of joint, muscle strains caused by forceful movements against stiff, painful joints and fatigue.

Hip Pain from other less common causes:

Cancer

• Leukemia
• Bone Cancer
• Metastatic  that has spread to the bones

Other problems associated with hip pain:

Avascular necrosis

Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

Osteomalacia

Osteomyelitis

Osteoporosis (see fractures, above)

Paget’s disease of bone

Rickets

Synovitis

 

The list of conditions here are the conditions most commonly associated with hip pain.

See your doctor for an accurate diagnosis!

The information presented here is not intended to diagose, treat, or prevent any illness, disease, or injury.  Always seek the professional advice of a licensed physician immediately if you suspect any health issue.  Please call us at 888 446 8087 today if you have any issues with implantable devices such as hip implants or knee implants.  You can also fill out any of the forms on this site.  Act immediately as delay may cause you to permanently lose your potential legal rights. 

We thank wikipedia for some of the information and research in this article.

We are interested in talking with you if you have a defective hip or knee implant.  At this time we are particularly reviewing claims for the following implant types:

•           DePuy ASR® Hip Implants.

•           DePuy Pinnacle® Hip Implants. 

Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems.

The precise location of your hip pain can provide valuable clues about the underlying cause.

Problems within the hip joint itself tend to result in pain on the inside of your hip or your groin. Hip pain on the outside of your hip, upper thigh or outer buttock is usually caused by problems with muscles, ligaments, tendons and other soft tissues that surround your hip joint.

Hip pain can sometimes be caused by diseases and conditions in other areas of your body, such as your lower back or your knees. This type of pain is called referred pain. Most hip pain can be controlled with self-care at home.

 

Causes

Hip pain may be caused by arthritis, injuries or other problems.

Arthritis

•             Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

•             Osteoarthritis

•             Psoriatic arthritis

•             Rheumatoid arthritis

•             Septic arthritis

Injuries

•             Bursitis

•             Dislocation

•             Hip fracture

•             Hip labral tear

•             Inguinal hernia

•             Sprains and strains

•             Pelvis fracture

•             Tendinitis

Pinched nerves

•             Herniated disk

•             Meralgia paresthetica

•             Sacroiliitis

•             Sciatica

•             Spinal stenosis

Cancer

•             Advanced (metastatic) cancer that has spread to the bones

•             Bone cancer

•             Leukemia

Other problems

•             Avascular necrosis

•             Legg-Calve-Perthes disease

•             Osteomalacia

•             Osteomyelitis

•             Osteoporosis

•             Paget’s disease of bone

•             Rickets

•             Synovitis

Causes shown here are commonly associated with this symptom.

Talk and work with your doctor or other health care professional for an accurate diagnosis.

Hip-related pain is not always felt directly over the hip. Instead, you may feel it in the middle of your thigh or in your groin. Similarly, pain you feel in the hip may actually reflect a problem in your back, rather than your hip itself.

Hip fractures are a significant and serious cause of sudden hip pain. Hip fractures become more common as people age because falls are more likely and bones become less dense. People with osteoporosis can get a fracture from simple, everyday activities, not just a dramatic fall or injury.

A hip fracture can change the quality of your life significantly. Fewer than 50% of those with a hip fracture return to their former level of activity. In addition, while recovering from a hip fracture, several possible complications can be life-threatening. These include pneumonia and a blood clot in the leg, which can dislodge and travel to cause a clot in the lungs. Both are due to immobility following a hip fracture and hip surgery.

Other possible causes of hip pain include:

•             Arthritis — often felt in the front part of your thigh or in your groin

•             Osteonecrosis of the hip

•             Trochanteric bursitis — hurts when you get up from a chair, walk, climb stairs, and drive

•             Tendinitis from repetitive or strenuous activity

•             Strain or sprain

•             Low-back pain such as sciatica

•             Infection

Home Care (only follow your licensed physician’s advice):

•             Try to avoid activities that aggravate the pain.

•             Take over-the-counter pain medication, like ibuprofen or acetaminophen as advised by your physician.

•             Sleep on your non-painful side with a pillow between your legs.

A hip fracture is considered a medical emergency. Therefore, if suspected, you should get medical help right away.

As the pain improves, gradually begin to exercise as advised by your physician. It is best to work with a physical therapist to learn proper exercises and how to advance your activity. Swimming may be a good option because it stretches the muscles and builds good muscle tone without straining your hip joint. However, swimming does not build bone mass. When you are ready (a physical therapist can help determine that), slowly and carefully resume walking or another activity against the resistance of gravity.

What Your Doctor May Do When You Visit His/Her Office:

Your doctor will perform a physical examination, with careful attention to your hips, thighs, back, and gait.

To help diagnose the cause of the problem, your doctor will ask medical history questions, such as:

•             Do you have pain in one or both hips?

•             Do you have pain elsewhere like your lower back or thigh?

•             Do you have pain in other joints?

•             Did your pain begin suddenly, or slowly and mildly?

•             Did the pain begin after an injury, fall, or accident?

•             Does any particular activity make the pain worse?

•             Have you done anything to try to relieve the pain? If so, what helps?

•             Are you able to walk and bear weight?

•             What other medical problems do you have? Osteoporosis or other signs of bone loss? Sickle cell anemia?

•             Do you take any medications? If so, which ones? If on steroids, for how long have you been on them?

X-rays of the hip may be necessary.

Your doctor may tell you to take a higher dose of over-the-counter medication, or give you a prescription anti-inflammatory medication.

Surgical repair or hip replacement may be recommended for osteonecrosis. Hip replacement is necessary for hip fracture and severe arthritis. With current technology, an artificial hip should last at least 10 to 15 years. Expect recovery from surgery to take at least 6 weeks. Plates and screws may be used to fix fractures around the hip.

Complications can occur from surgery.

A blood clot in the leg is the most common complication, which can lead to a blood clot in the lungs.

Prevention

•             Avoid activities that raise one of your hips above the other for extended periods of time, like running on an uneven surface. Running on a treadmill can keep your hips level.

•             Warm up before exercising and cool down afterward. Stretch your hips, low back, and thighs.

•             Avoid falls.

•             Wear hip pads for contact sports like football, soccer, and hockey.

•             Learn how to prevent osteoporosis.

The information presented here is not intended to diagose, treat, or prevent any illness, disease, or injury.  Always seek the professional advice of a licensed physician immediately if you suspect any health issue.  Please call us at 888 446 8087 today if you have any issues with implantable devices such as hip implants or knee implants.  You can also fill out any of the forms on this site.  Act immediately as delay may cause you to permanently lose your potential legal rights. 

We are interested in speaking to you if you have any issues with either a hip or knee implant device.

We thank wikipedia for some of the research information in this article.

Knee Pain & Hip Pain

Hips and Knees  – the two joints causing the most problems.

The two major causes of Hip and Knee joint damage and pain are:

• Injuries 
• Arthritis

In many people, these two boil down to normal wear and tear; after years of use, the cartilage lining the joint starts to wear away.

 

Causes of Knee Pain: Injury

• Strain or sprain — minor injuries to the ligaments caused by sudden or unnatural twisting
• Torn cartilage (a meniscus tear) — pain felt on the inside or outside of the knee joint
• Damage to the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, one of the four major ligaments that keep the knee in place. Strain or tear to this ligament is the most common knee ligament injury,  the result of too much  lateral rotation.
• Dislocation of the kneecap
• Iliotibial band syndrome — a hip disorder related to injury of the thick band that runs from your hip to the outside of your knee
• Bleeding into the Knee  — an ACL injury or medial collateral ligament injury may cause bleeding into your knee

Causes of Knee Pain: Inflammation

• Infection in the joint
• Tendonitis — a pain in the front of your knee that gets worse when going up and down stairs or inclines – inflammation of the tendon
• Bursitis – inflammation from repeated pressure, overuse or injury.
• Arthritis — including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, and gout

Causes of Knee Pain: Other Disease

• Baker’s cyst — a fluid-filled swelling behind the knee that may accompany inflammation from other causes, like arthritis
• Connective tissue disorders such as lupus
• Bone tumors
• Osgood-Schlatter disease

 

Referred Knee Pain:  Pain is felt at another location rather than the site of the injury. Knee pain has been known to come from ankle, foot, hip joint or lumbar spine problems.

See your licensed doctor for an accurate diagnosis!

Routine Tests for Knee Treatment :

•             Joint fluid culture (fluid taken from the knee and examined under a microscope)

•             X-ray of the knee

•             MRI of the knee if a ligament or meniscus tear is suspected

Your health care provider may prescribe nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are stronger than those available over-the-counter. If those don’t help, your doctor may inject a steroid to reduce pain and inflammation.

Referrals to a physical therapist (to learn stretching and strengthening exercises) and podiatrist (to be fitted for orthotics) may be necessary. These help prevent repeated problems.

Recovery from ligament and meniscus problems is slow. Crutches and extended physical therapy may be needed.

 

When is surgery considered?

In some cases, surgery is needed. For example, if arthritis is severe, a joint replacement may be recommended, when knee pain or immobility seriously impairs the quality of life.

Minor ligament strain will heal with home care and torn ligaments may recover with use of a knee brace. However, for significant tears or ruptures, as well as a torn meniscus, arthroscopic knee surgery is often needed.

 

 

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