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Cobalt-Chromium Exposure: What Patients Need To Know Now
Hip implants have long been touted as a life-changing medical advancement designed to improve a person’s quality of life. However, in some cases patients end up in more pain and discomfort than they originally presented with due to toxic poisoning from defective devices. Unfortunately, thousands of hip replacement patients are discovering that, whether or not they have symptoms, their hip implants are releasing cobalt and chromium particles into their bodies.
The primary hips that have been associated with this complication include DePuy ASR, Stryker Rejuvenate, Stryker ABG II Modular, Biomet Magnum, DePuy Pinnacle, Wright ProFemur, and Conserve Plus.
DePuy Trial Updates: Click here to see KCR Legal video updates covering the DePuy ASR hip trial (Kransky vs. DePuy) in the Los Angeles Superior Court.
At Kershaw, Cutter and Ratinoff, we represent hundreds of people who have been negatively impacted by prosthetic hip implants that are leaching dangerous cobalt and chromium ions into their bodies. Based on the multitude of questions we have received from our clients, we know there is a great deal of concern surrounding the impact high levels of cobalt and chromium can have on a patient’s overall health. Alongside this challenge, is the crucial question of deciding whether to have a prosthetic hip removed.
In order to help guide hip patients in making this difficult choice, we have compiled the most comprehensive, up-to-date information to help patients make informed decisions about their health.
On this site we have included:
- Video excerpts from a three-hour interview with world-renowned metal toxicologist, Dr. Michael McCabe. During this comprehensive interview, Dr. McCabe answers essential frequently asked questions concerning the health impact of cobalt and chromium toxicity;
- An online Medical Research Library that includes dozens of articles from leading medical journals on health-related issues from cobalt-chromium poisoning;
- The types of hip implants that can cause metal toxicity and the health problems they pose; and
- Expert advice on important legal topics including a guide to treatment options, statute of limitations, and how to deal with the manufacturer.
World Renowned Toxicologist, Dr. Michael McCabe, Answers Frequently Asked
Questions
Click on the links below to see a video response to each frequently asked question
Metal Toxicology Expert Part 5: What studies have been conducted regarding cobalt exposure?
In this video, metal toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe explains the research that exists regarding cobalt and chromium exposure, potentially resulting in cobaltism or metallosis (cobalt/chromium/metal toxicity). Although most research has been conducted on occupational…Metal Toxicology Expert Part 6: What are the effects of elevated blood cobalt levels?
In this video, metal toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe explains what happens in the human body after cobalt and chromium exposure, potentially resulting in cobaltism or metallosis (cobalt/chromium/metal toxicity). Cobalt ions leaking from metal-on-metal hip…Metal Toxicology Expert Part 12: Do high cobalt and chromium blood levels cause cancer?
In the final installment of our 12-part series on cobalt and chromium blood levels, metal toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe discusses whether the metal wear debris generated by large diaphragm metal-on-metal hip implants, such as…Part 7: What are the potential long term health issues of having high levels of cobalt and chromium?
In this video, metal toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe explains the symptoms to look out for with high cobalt levels, and the potential long term health consequences of cobaltism (ie. cobalt ions leaking from metal-on-metal…Toxicology Expert Part 2: What are the effects when metal debris is released from a prosthetic hip?
In this video, metal toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe explains why the DePuy ASR hip device was recalled in August 2010. High failure rates from the device have been found to be caused in large…Metal Toxicology Expert Part 5: What studies have been conducted regarding cobalt exposure?
In this video, metal toxicology expert Dr. Michael McCabe explains the research that exists regarding cobalt and chromium exposure, potentially resulting in cobaltism or metallosis (cobalt/chromium/metal toxicity). Although most research has been conducted on occupational…
