Revision Knee Replacement Surgery
General Information
The Revision Knee Replacement Surgery usually takes a few hours and is done under epidural anesthesia. During the procedure, the damaged poly along with metallic implant removed from the joint and are replaced with an artificial joint made from ceramic, metal or plastic. According to Dr Rohit Nalavade, advanced technology in knee replacement surgery has helped in making the procedure long lasting& more accurate. His successful track record in diagnosis & skill set helps in recommending for revision knee replacement surgery only under the failure of primary knee replacement surgery or due to the unforeseen circumstances that occur over time, leaving the original prosthesis incapacitated.
Before revision knee replacement surgery Dr Rohit Nalavade explains the pros and cons of the surgery along with the number of tests required to be carried out. These help to determine the cause of pain or swelling in the knee. It may happen due to several reasons like infection, implant loosening and wear, instability, fractures and stiffness.
These implants typically last about 20 years in 90% of recipients. A successful procedure helps in pain relief, correct knee deformity [bow leg/ knock knee] and free movement, function & stability of your knee which lets you carry out your regular activities normally.
There are different types of revision surgery.
- In some cases, only one implant or component of the prosthesis has to be revised.
- Other times, all three components—femoral, tibial, and patellar (Plastic)—need to removed or replaced and the bone around the knee needs to be rebuilt with metal pieces that substitute for missing bone or bone graft.
When the implants are no longer functioning correctly, a knee replacement revision surgery is often needed, below are some of the reasons when revision knee replacement will be recommended:
- Reshaping & Stiffness in bones
- Replacing the original implant as it starts loosening & wear
- Instability & realigning the original implant
- Fractures
- Removing bony fragments
I am well versed with the risks & and complications involved in the surgery and will always discuss the same with each of my patient & will take specific measures to avoid these complications.
Book a consulting with me to know more.
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