Holmes & Hills Solicitors are acting for a number of individuals across the country who have received faulty DePuy hip replacements. If you have had hip replacement surgery and believe you have suffered  side effects as a result, or have had to undergo further surgery to replace the hip you originally received, you may be able to make a claim for hip replacement compensation.

Holmes & Hills Solicitors operate all personal injury and clinical negligence cases on a no-win no-fee basis. Further, you keep 100% of the compensation you are awarded.

DePuy ASR hip replacement units:

DePuy is a particular manufacturer of hip replacement units that has been at the centre of recent controversy due to the high failure rate of its false hips. The DePuy ASR (Articular Surface Replacement) has been used in approximately 8,000 operations in the UK and many thousands more worldwide. Many recipients of these units have suffered as a result of their replacement hip failing.

The ASR replacement hip is what is known as a metal-on-metal unit because both parts of the joint are made of a metal composite. It is the metal-on-metal design of the hip which is reported to lead to tiny fragments of these metal parts finding their way into the individual’s bloodstream, resulting in metallosis, a potentially harmful type of blood poisoning.

Common symptoms suffered by DePuy hip replacement claimants:

Recipients of the hip have been reported to suffer from erosion of the tissue surrounding the hip joint. This can lead to:

• Significant and recurring pain
• Swelling
• Problems with mobility and stability
• Loss of feeling in the hip and leg

Whilst the above symptoms are common in cases of faulty DePuy hip replacements, it is important to remember there may be other symptoms caused by a faulty hip unit which may well seem unrelated.

Not sure if you have a DePuy hip?

Whether you received a DePuy hip replacement unit or another metal-on-metal unit produced by another manufacturer, Holmes & Hills will give you the legal advice and support necessary to make a claim and get the compensation you deserve. Call our team of personal injury and clinical negligence solicitors as soon as possible and they will advise you on what you can do if you believe you are suffering, or suffered, from symptoms related to your hip replacement.

How to make a claim?

Call our specialist personal injury and clinical negligence team on 01376 320456. They will take down the details of your case and then advise you on how best to proceed. Our specialist claim services are offered on a no win no fee basis and we ensure you keep 100% of any compensation you are awarded.