It was reported through the filing of a lawsuit that allegedly on (b)(6) 2015 the patient was implanted with a tritanium acetabular cup on his right hip and a period of time after implantation began experiencing discomfort.It is alleged that in light of worsening symptoms he was first taken back to surgery on (b)(6) 2016 for right iliopsoas fractional lengthening, acetabular osteoplasty and extensive synovectomy due to iliopsoas impingement, synovitis and acetabular osteophyte.It is further alleged that he continued to suffer from persistent pain in his right hip and subsequent radiological workup demonstrated loosening of the acetabular component.He was revised on (b)(6) 2019 and allegedly during the revision surgery was found to have gross loosening of the acetabular cup.
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