- Real People, Real Stories
“After an initial knee replacement in the summer of 2010, I endured a year of never ending pain and could not work. An x-ray eventually revealed that the knee implant was defective and had to be replaced.”
– Diane of Longmont, Colorado
Diane was hoping that knee replacement surgery would bring her relief from the problems she has experienced in both knees. But her experience with her first knee replacement turned out to be a nightmare and she’s worried about what the future holds. Read Diane's story here.
- Share Your Hip/Knee Implant Story
Share Your Hip/Knee Replacement Story
If you've had a joint replacement, we want to hear about your experience. Some products are better than others, and when an implant fails, the costs to you -- pain, additional surgeries, possible infections and more -- are enormous. We're working to make implanted products safer and last longer, but we need to hear what's happening to people like you. Visit this link to share your story: https://stori.es/share/your-joint-replacement-experience
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The Safe Patient Project is a Consumers Union campaign focused on eliminating medical harm, improving FDA oversight of prescription drugs and promoting disclosure laws that give information to consumers about health care safety and quality.