Joint Revision Surgery
Treatment for complications or wear of prior joint replacements.
What Is Joint Revision Surgery?
Joint revision surgery treats complications from a previous hip or knee replacement, including implant wear, loosening, infection, or instability. Revision procedures are more complex than primary joint replacement and require specialized planning.
Who Is a Candidate?
Joint revision surgery may be appropriate for patients with:
Pain or instability from a previous hip or knee replacement
Suspected implant wear or loosening
Suspected infection at a prior joint replacement site
A physician evaluation, imaging, and in some cases laboratory testing are required to confirm candidacy.
Revision surgery is performed by a fellowship-trained joint reconstruction surgeon with experience addressing the specific causes of implant failure.
Who It's For
Patients with a previously placed hip or knee replacement experiencing new pain or dysfunction
Patients referred for evaluation of a failing implant
What to Expect
Consultation & Imaging:
A physician evaluates the cause of pain or implant failure.
Diagnostic Workup:
Imaging and, when appropriate, laboratory testing to rule out infection.
Surgery:
Revision hip or knee replacement performed by a fellowship-trained joint reconstruction surgeon.
Recovery:
Follow-up care and rehabilitation guidance tailored to the procedure performed.
Call FOSI · (239) 522-2002