Legal counsel for patient reported patient underwent a total hip arthroplasty on mar(b)(6) 2000.Subsequently, patient's legal counsel reports patient allegations of pain, bone/tissue damage, lack of mobility, loosening and metallosis.Review of invoice history indicates patient underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2002.The modular head and femoral stem was removed and replaced.This report is based on allegations set forth in plaintiff¿s complaint and the allegations contained therein are unverified.Additional information received in the operative report noted patient underwent a right hip revision procedure on (b)(6) 2002 due to loosening.Revision operative report noted the presence of fibrous tissue with granulomatous disease and a loose stem.The modular head and stem were removed and replaced.Operative report further noted patient underwent an additional right hip revision on (b)(6) 2002 due to dislocation.Operative report noted the presence of an osteophyte and nonunion of a fractured greater trochanter.The modular head, liner and acetabular cup were removed and replaced.
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