Will Your Joint Replacement Last?
Posted on Oct 31, 2009 under arthritis hip pain, hip bone pain, hip joint pain, lower back and hip pain, sacroiliac joint pain | No Comment
Everyone who has joint replacement surgery knows the implant can wear out over time. But sometimes implants wear out more quickly than expected. In fact, some implants have design flaws that cause them to wear out even quicker than anticipated.
Unfortunately, we often are not aware of these design flaws until many patients have had problems. One of the reasons could be the lack of a national reporting system when problems are encountered. Joint registry databases are common in some countries, but not in the United States. Critic point out that having a database could prevent the implanting of bad joint replacements by allowing doctors to know as soon as possible when a problem occurs.
Should the U.S. have a National Joint Replacement Registry? Leave your comments!
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Will Your Joint Replacement Last? originally appeared on About.com Orthopedics on Monday, October 5th, 2009 at 07:40:03.
