Bone Cement

Bone cement is used during knee replacement surgery to anchor the artificial knee joints. High viscosity bone cement (HVC) provides shorter missing and waiting times and longer working and hardening phase. This is beneficial in that surgeons can handle and apply the cement earlier. Although more convenient, evidence is being to mount that the bond it produces is not as strong.

Complications

Researchers have observed more early failures with the use of HVC even when there has been a previously well-performing implant. Complications include loosening and debonding (failure to adhere to the bone) which requires revisions surgery and causes chronic pain and instability.

If you or someone you love has become victim to these complications, you need to act today and speak with a lawyer who can help obtain compensation for your injuries. Dimopoulos Injury Law is here to help. Call (702) 800-6000 or fill out the contact form and someone will contact you.