The recipients of the hip implants from DePuy Orthopaedics, who have been taken aback by the recall, may have a lot to think about lately. They might ask their lawyers on what to do with the defective implants, but consulting a doctor should be done first. Note that it might be helpful if you seek advice from another physician, rather than your primary doctor.
First and foremost, let us not forget the possibility that DePuy may have paid many orthopedic surgeons to be their consultants. Although DePuy has an online list of its paid doctors, you will not lose anything if you go for a second opinion. Ask another doctor about anything concerning your previous practitioner: credentials received, surgeries handled, clients served, and even previous cases faced, if there are any.
Another reason why you are strongly advised to seek the help of another doctor lies on the possibility of you receiving another hip implant from DePuy. Some consultants remain to be loyal to DePuy, so beware of their recommendations of buying the company’s products yet again. What difference does it make if you purchase another implant if your previous one has failed? More manufacturers make better, safer and even more affordable hip implants. If you are suspecting that your doctor is working, or at least coordinating with DePuy, then it is high time for you to leave and find another physician, a better and more honest one.
For your revision surgery, you need not seek the service of your previous surgeon. More orthopedic doctors can help you with your second, and hopefully your last, hip replacement surgery. However, this decision of yours depends entirely on your discretion, but it will not cost you any harm to seek for a second opinion. It is probably time to test your doctor’s loyalties. After all, you have been through too much already.
If you wish to claim the damages that you so rightfully deserve to receive, then contact a DePuy recall lawyer. If you are unsure of your doctor’s loyalties, your lawyer can help you arrive at the best decisions.