Are Your Stryker Metal Poisoning Symptoms Severe Enough to Warrant a Revision?

Stryker’s Rejuvenate and ABGII hip implants were recalled in July, 2012, following many reports of adverse Stryker metal poisoning symptoms. Although not a “true” metal-on-metal hip implant, the Rejuvenate and ABGII were found to cause fretting and corrosion at the metal neck juncture as well as beneath the small metal trunnions located on either end of the neck piece. Cobalt Stryker metal poisoning symptoms can include neurological damages, irregularities of the heart and, in some case, seizures. Elevated chromium levels can cause such Stryker metal poisoning symptoms as reproductive disorders and the inability of the body to repair DNA.

Stryker metal poisoningsymptoms caused by both cobalt and chromium, include impaired liver function, respiratory issues such as asthma and shortness of breath, vision and hearing loss, the development of certain cancers, the development of pseudo-tumors, cardiovascular and thyroid disorders, memory loss, vertigo and chronic headaches.
While cobalt causes extremely serious Stryker metal poisoning symptoms, it is not an accumulating metal; cobalt is stored in the liver and processed out of the body through urine. Chromium, on the other hand, is more likely to be retained in the tissues of the body, therefore continuing Stryker metal poisoning symptoms can be seen in those who have had their recalled implant removed when the kidneys have been compromised.

In some cases, patients can experience chronic and significant levels of pain and Stryker metal poisoning symptoms, yet find their metal levels within the acceptable range. Others may have experienced little pain or few Stryker metal poisoning symptoms yet have extremely elevated levels of cobalt and chromium. Following FDA approval of the two recalled hip implants in 2008 and 2009, adverse reports began filtering in to the agency soon after. In any case, any incidence of Stryker metal poisoning symptoms must be reported to a physician, and regular blood tests done. Speaking with a legal professional who has experience and a solid background in Stryker metal poisoning symptoms could also be beneficial to those who are uncertain of their options.