Hip & Knee Implant Recalls—How Attorneys Use Medical Chronologies
Hip and knee implants are designed to restore mobility, alleviate pain, and enhance quality of life. Unfortunately, defective implants and device recalls have left thousands of patients with complications that require painful revisions, long recoveries, and costly medical care.
For attorneys handling these complex cases, success often depends on reconstructing the full story of a patient’s medical journey. That’s where medical chronologies become essential—organizing years of records into a clear, persuasive timeline that proves liability and damages.
At Lexcura Summit Medical-Legal Consulting, we assist attorneys nationwide in strengthening implant recall litigation with precise medical-legal support.
Common Hip & Knee Implant Complications
Device recalls typically arise from complications that cause long-term harm, including:
Loosening or early device failure – implants that do not remain stable after surgery.
Metallosis – toxic metal ions released into the bloodstream due to metal-on-metal devices.
Infection risks – implants linked to higher rates of deep joint infections.
Fractures or dislocations – resulting from faulty design or improper durability testing.
Revision surgeries – repeated operations needed to replace or correct a failed implant.
Each complication can form the basis of a negligence or product liability claim, but only when properly documented and tied to the recalled device.
What Attorneys Must Prove in Implant Recall Cases
To build a strong hip or knee implant recall case, attorneys must establish:
Device Defect or Recall Notice – Showing the implant was subject to recall, defect reports, or manufacturer warnings.
Causation – Linking the patient’s pain, revision surgeries, or disability directly to the defective implant.
Damages – Proving the financial and medical burden of failed implants, including lost wages, chronic pain, or permanent disability.
This requires careful review of surgical records, operative notes, radiology studies, physical therapy logs, and revision surgery reports.
The Power of Medical Chronologies in Implant Cases
Medical chronologies serve as the backbone of implant recall litigation by:
Tracking surgical history – from the initial implant procedure to revision surgeries.
Highlighting complications – pain complaints, diagnostic imaging, and hospitalizations.
Identifying causation timelines – connecting when symptoms began to device-related failures.
Organizing massive record sets – often spanning thousands of pages over years of care.
By presenting a clear timeline, attorneys can more effectively show juries, judges, or opposing counsel how the defective device caused lasting harm.
How Lexcura Summit Supports Hip & Knee Implant Litigation
Our nationwide team of 200+ board-certified clinicians supports attorneys with:
Medical Chronologies – Comprehensive, litigation-ready timelines of implant history and complications.
Narrative Summaries – Explaining the medical significance of imaging, surgical notes, and lab findings.
Life Care Plans – Outlining the lifelong cost of revision surgeries, rehab, and chronic pain.
Expert Case Screening – Determining whether complications can be medically linked to a recall.
Defense & Rebuttal Reports – Supporting both plaintiff and defense firms with unbiased analysis.
We deliver all reports within 7 days or less (with rush service available in 2–3 days), ensuring attorneys meet their tight deadlines.
Key Takeaways
Hip and knee implant recalls can lead to serious patient harm and costly litigation.
Attorneys must prove device defect, causation, and damages with well-documented timelines.
Medical chronologies are critical tools for connecting evidence and telling the client’s story.
Lexcura Summit strengthens cases with chronologies, summaries, and life care plans delivered fast and nationwide.
Contact Lexcura Summit
If you’re handling a hip or knee implant recall case, we can help you build a strong case with precise, litigation-ready medical analysis.
Lexcura Summit Medical-Legal Consulting, LLC
📞 (352) 703-0703
🌐 www.lexcura-summit.com
