Hi folks. I had a hip revision in 2014 due to my Stryker hip being recalled. The metal in the middle section of the hip stated to deteriorate and the metal flaked off into my blood giving me blood poisoning, plus it was infected. I told my physician something was wrong with the hip for at least three years prior to him getting a recall notice from Stryker. I'm lucky it didn't kill me in all the time he ignored my complaints. The metal and surrounding tissue turned black. They managed to replace my entire hip without breaking my femur. I also joined a class action lawsuit and received a settlement in 2015. If anyone is in need of a revision due to the same reasons, I would check with a lawyer to see if you can still receive a settlement from the manufacturer. Stryker recalled these hips and paid out over a billion dollars to those affected. If you are just now having problems, I don't know that a statue of limitations would apply for damages if you weren't previously having problems. If your hip was recalled and you weren't notified you might still have some legal recourse. But I'm not a lawyer so I don't know for sure. If your hip is a Stryker you could check with the manufacturer. Also I think somewhere in this site there might be a list of recalled artificial joints. You might want to see if your hip (or Knee) is on that list. If you don't know the manufacturer, your surgeon or hospital should be able to give you an actual manufacturer and serial # for any parts you had implanted. You should get and keep a list of these parts in your medical history. If anyone has any questions or needs more info, just let me know. Stay safe.