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Knee replacement failure symptoms include: • Pain and swelling around the knee• Instability and uncontrolled knee movements• Failure to bond/adhere• Fracture• Revision surgery In addition to the above symptoms, other problems that may be associated with knee replacement failure symptoms include bone loss, mobility issues, stiffness, swelling, soreness, and severe tissue damage. These things…

Post-concussive syndrome is the persistence of symptoms such as dizziness, headaches, and fatigue beyond the expected course of recovery for a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Developing post-concussive syndrome is not associated with the severity of the initial injury. Post-Concussive Syndrome Symptoms Common post-concussive syndrome symptoms include: • Headaches• Dizziness• Fatigue• Insomnia• Blurry vision• Sensitivity…

Minnesota v. 3M The State of Minnesota is preparing for its largest environmental trial against 3M. The state-based, $145 billion corporation is being charged with contaminating groundwater in Washington County. Starting on February 20, the Minnesota v. 3M trial is expected to last six weeks. 3M is a defendant in 37 similar lawsuits across…

Overview Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS)/toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) is a rare and potentially deadly skin reaction that results in severe chemical burns to the skin. Most patients end up in a hospital burn unit with debilitating nerve pain. SJS and TEN are variants of the same condition that is almost always caused by a reaction…

Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II In 2008, Stryker released the Stryker Rejuvenate and ABG II hip devices onto the U.S. Market. These products make up the femoral components of a total hip replacement product, specifically, the femoral stem pieces. The Rejuvenate and ABG II products are considered modular, rather than monolithic. This means that…

The Journal of Knee Surgery (June 2017) reports an unusually high rate of failure in certain knee replacement systems. These failures are occurring one month to two years after initial implantation, and patients are reporting loosening as well as pain on initiation of weight-bearing. Of the reports considered within the article, only a small…