DO YOU KNOW THE DANGERS OF METAL-ON- METAL HIP IMPLANTS?
If you or a loved one has received a metal-on-metal (MOM) hip implant, we strongly urge you to read the following information. These implants have recently been linked to serious health risks you may not have been aware of. If you have received a hip implant in your lifetime but are unsure if it is a MOM design, contact the orthopedic surgeon who performed your implant surgery. What’s the Concern? At the end of last year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published concerns over the risks posed by MOM hip implants. A MOM implant uses both a metal ball and socket in its design. The FDA warned that “wear and corrosion” from these parts sliding together could occur, meaning “metal particles will enter the bloodstream.” This dire prediction turned out to be correct. Citing its concerns, the FDA called on manufacturers to study MOM implants more closely. These studies have since found that MOMs have a far higher fail rate than ceramic or plastic implants, causing pain in the implanted person and requiring them to be replaced much earlier. Furthermore, the implants were linked to high levels of metals in the bloodstream.
To make matters worse, an investigation by BBC News found that these potentially toxic metals can be absorbed by your body, possibly damaging bones, muscles, and organs. The FDA now warns that “extensive damage” to nerve endings can also occur. What Should I Do? First and foremost, do not panic. Just because you have a MOM implant, does not mean that it has begun to fail or deteriorate. With that said, you need to take precautions to catch these health risks early. The FDA recommends you follow up with your orthopedic surgeon to see if you may be in need of regular blood tests and imaging procedures. For specifics, visit FDA.gov/ medicaldevices and search “metal-on-metal hip implants.” After taking these steps to look after your health, you should move to defend your rights. These devices expose you to serious health risks and may require expensive medical testing and procedures. If you have received a MOM implant, you may be entitled to compensation. Give us a call at 757-220-4529. Our legal experts will listen to the unique aspects of your case to help you find the best course of action for seeking compensation.
MRS. LEWIS’ BANANA PUDDING
DAD JOKE
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Ingredients
• One 14-ounce can of
• 2 cups whipping cream, whipped (Cool Whip)
sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated milk)
• 36 vanilla wafers
• 1.09 ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 3 medium bananas, sliced
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
Directions
1. Combine sweetened condensed milk and cold water in a large bowl. 2. Add pudding mix. Beat well. Chill for 5 minutes.
5. Top with 1/3 each of the wafers, bananas, and pudding.
6. Cover and chill.
7. Garnish as desired.
3. Fold in whipped cream.
8. Refrigerate leftovers.
4. Spoon 1 cup of pudding mixture into 2 1/2 quart serving bowl.
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