Revision Joint Replacement Surgery at Eshan Hospital - Redefining Mobility

We perform a second joint replacement surgery when the previous one didn’t work well or has stopped functioning properly.

Here are some points to explain Revision Joint Replacement Surgery in detail:

1. Failed initial joint replacement: Sometimes, the first joint replacement surgery doesn’t fix the pain or stiffness, or the replacement part wears out too soon. When that happens, doctors might need to do another surgery, called revision joint replacement, to replace the worn-out part with a new one.

2. Infection: Joint replacement surgery can sometimes lead to infections that may be difficult to treat with antibiotics. In such cases, revision surgery is required to remove the infected implant and replace it with a new one after treating the infection.

3. Implant wear and tear: Joint replacement implants are meant to work well for many years, but sometimes they wear out too soon because of things like using them too much, being overweight, or not being aligned correctly. When this happens, doctors need to do another surgery, called revision surgery, to replace the worn-out implant with a new one.

4. Fracture: Fractures near the joint replacement implant can make the implant unstable and cause it to dislocate. This situation might need another surgery, called revision surgery, to stabilize the implant.

5. Change in implant design: Sometimes, newer implant designs may become available that offer better outcomes than the previous implant. In such cases, revision surgery may be performed to remove the old implant and replace it with the new one.

6. Pain and discomfort: Patients might still feel pain and discomfort after their joint replacement surgery. In some cases, the first surgery doesn’t bring the expected relief—it doesn’t reduce the pain or improve movement, and the new joint might wear out too quickly. When this occurs, a follow-up surgery, known as revision joint replacement, becomes necessary. Think of it as giving the joint a second chance, replacing the old, problematic implant with a new and improved one.