UP to six-in-10 patients fitted with faulty hip implants will face replacement surgery in the future, according to a legal firm working on behalf of some of those affected.

A NUMBER of people fitted with faulty hip implants are experiencing forgetfulness and other “neurological issues”, according to a law firm working on their behalf.

THE 85 complaints to the Irish Medicines Board (IMB) about the controversial painkiller Vioxx are just the tip of the iceberg, a solicitor warned yesterday.