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According to the CDC there were 2.2 million non-fatal fall injuries among older adults that were treated in emergency departments:
•Bursitis•Fractures•Labral Tear•Snapping Hips•Sciatica•Dislocation
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Among older adults (those 65 or older):
• Exercise regularly
• Ask medical professionals to review medicines, prescription and non-prescription
• Have eyes checked at least annually
• Reduce trip hazards in home and add grab bars and railings where needed
Falls Among Older Adults
How can older Adults Prevent Falls?
• 1 of 3 fall each year but less than half report it
• Falls are the leading cause of injury death
• Falls are the most common cause of nonfatal injuries and hospital admissions for trauma
• 19,700 died from unintentional fall injuries in 2008
Falls Among Older Adults (cont)
Recent Major Recalls
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DePuy ASR XL
Acetabular System
Zimmer Durom Cup
Hip SystemStryker Trident
Acetabular System
DePuy Hip Recall Stats
• Estimated 93,000 people have these systems
• Between 12% and 13% chance of premature failure
• Recalls on ASR XL and ASR Hip Resurfacing System
• 49% Revision rate for patients who have implant for 6 years
DePuy ASR XL - Hip Recall
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Stryker Acetabular Stats
• Based out of Manwah, NJ• Two units affected
• Trident PSL• Trident Hemispherical
Acetabular Cups• Recalled in winter of 2008• Stryker brought ceramic to
ceramic to the main stream market
Stryker Trident - Hip Recall
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Zimmer Durom Recall Stats
• Estimated 12,000 people affected in United States
• Complaints of loosening device parts
• Often leads to additional treatment or surjury
• Did not suspend the sales of the device
Zimmer Artificial Hip Recall
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