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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
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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
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)
Zimmer Hip Recalls
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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
Zimmer Hip Recalls (cont)
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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
Zimmer Hip Recalls (cont)
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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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