Total hip replacement (b)(6) 2005.
(b)(6) months later, hip joint begins clunking, and i experienced difficulty in walking.
This has been a 4 year nightmare.
I have had tests, been to other doctors and surgeons.
Finally, this past (b)(6) 2011, i saw dr.
(b)(6) in (b)(6).
After bloodwork and aspiration of the hip, i have metallosis and am scheduled for a revision on (b)(6).
Not a day too soon.
I can hardly walk and experience pain almost every day.
My hip, a smith and nephew has not been recalled yet, so the entire expense of this surgery is on me.
I lost my insurance coverage when the premiums went through the roof and i could no longer afford it ((b)(6) per year).
When i tried to get cheaper coverage, i was denied because of my hip.
I always had health insurance.
I was a (b)(6), but now i cannot work.
I contacted an attorney and was informed that the hip i have is exempt because it was approved by you, the fda.
The hip is a birmingham anthology femoral component, bhr acetabular cup, modular femoral head, and modular head sleeve.
Please tell me what to do next, and what, if any recourse i have.
I am.
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