Personal Injury Solicitor Norwich

More than 30,000 British patients who received metal-on-metal (MOM) hip replacements could be at risk of receiving 'systemic toxicity' in the body. Many have already sought the advice of  personal injury solicitors and are seeking compensation for the pain and suffering that they have and are still enduring.

It has been reported that the devices in question cause issues when friction between the metal ball and cup cause miniscule metal filings to break off which subsequently seep into the blood and cause inflammation, destroying muscle and bone.

It has been reported in the Telegraph that a report by the British Hip Society suggests that the failure rate for certain hip replacements, which were withdrawn from the UK market in 2010, could be as high as 50 per cent within six years of surgery.

The metal-on-metal implants were first introduced in Britain in the 1990s and in total more than 40,000 patients have had them implanted. More than 5,500 were given full hip replacements while the rest received partial 'resurfacing' operations.

If you have been affected by MOM hip implants call us on 0800 612 7445 for free and confidential advice on how to pursue a compensation claim. We offer our services on a No Win No Fee basis at no cost to you - you will keep 100% of any compensation awarded.