Many Americans suffer from knee pain or cartilage degeneration, and after time, must receive a total knee replacement. In fact, over four million Americans experience knee replacement surgery each year.

For most, this procedure relieves pain and restores mobility to joints. However, some popular knee replacement devices, like the Arthrex iBalance, come with a whole host of knee implant complications.

iBalance knee implant problems have reportedly plagued patients and have been connected to different side effects including pain, loss of mobility, swelling, problems with instability, fractures, infections, inflammation, disassociation of the implant, loosening of the implant, change in the position of the component and patello-femoral tracking lateral release (the kneecap moving out of place).

The joint manufacturing company, Arthrex, put out its iBalance total knee replacement to be better than conventional knee replacement devices already on the market. The Arthrex iBalance design was intended to help patients avoid further knee surgeries to remove plates and screws. Revision surgeries are costly and risky. Often, they present greater risks than the original arthroplasty surgery itself.

But even considering this design, many patients still have reported iBalance knee implant problems.

Arthrex iBalance

The Arthrex iBalance total knee replacement system was intended to help patients that suffer from multi-compartmental knee cartilage degeneration. The Arthrex iBalance tibial tray is a component of the device.

Many things can cause multi-compartmental knee cartilage degeneration. Osteoarthritis or post-traumatic arthrosis can both cause this kind of degeneration and necessitate a total knee arthroplasty surgery. When these conditions cause the cartilage in the knee to wear away, bone can grind on other bone creating a great deal of pain and loss of mobility for a patient. This can also cause long-term damage in the knee.

In December 2015, the Arthrex iBalance tibial tray, a component of the Arthrex iBalance, was recalled. A smooth texture was discovered on one of the outer parts of the Arthrex iBalance knee implant, whereas the texture on the other parts of the knee implant are rough. This difference might seem minimal, however it created an incompatibility with the other parts of the knee implant that had the rough texture.

This incompatibility, manufacturers believed, could lead to an undue amount of iBalance knee implant problems. In this iBalance knee implant recall, about 2,400 units were affected.

Filing an iBalance Knee Implant Problems Lawsuit

Many people who have been implanted with an Arthrex iBalance total knee arthroplasty system may never experience complications like inflammation or pain. Many may never need further revision surgery. However, for those who do suffer from a failed implant, the consequences can be significant.

It is not only Arthrex iBalance patients who experience pain and complications with their knee replacements; patients with other knee replacement devices also are reporting problems with their devices. In addition to Arthrex, companies like Exactech and DePuy are also receiving reports of faulty knee replacement systems.

If you or someone you love has been experiencing iBalance knee implant problems or problems with other knee replacement devices such as those made by DePuy or Exactech, you may benefit from speaking with an experienced attorney. While legal compensation cannot take away the pain and suffering associated with iBalance knee implant problems, it may help to alleviate the financial burden that can come with increased medical bills or lost wages.

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If you or a loved one suffered from complications caused by an Attune knee implant, an Arthrex knee implant, or an Exactech knee implant, you may have a legal claim. In general, knee replacement surgery lawsuits are filed individually by each plaintiff and are not class actions. Get help now by filling out the form on this page for a FREE case evaluation.

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