Revision knee replacement surgery is the term used for the surgery to replace or repair a failed total knee replacement. The caues for failure include aseptic loosening, infection, instability of the knee, and fractures around or near the components. This is specialized surgery that may reqiure specialized equipment and implants.
Infection in a Total knee replacement if often diffucult to diagnose and may require several special investigations. The revision surgery in sepsis is usually done as a two stage procerdure to prevent recurrent infection in the revised knee.
The failed knee replacements present in many different ways and each patient requires a full assessment to plan appropriate surgery.Click here to set up an appointment.