What is revision surgery of the knee?

A knee revision is the replacement of prosthetic implants in a person who previously had a total knee replacement. In this surgery, known as a “reoperation,” an original prosthesis is removed and a new prosthesis put in place.

Can a knee replacement be replaced again?

If your knee replacement fails, your doctor may recommend that you have a second surgery—revision total knee replacement. In this procedure, your doctor removes some or all of the parts of the original prosthesis and replaces them with new ones.

How long does it take to recover from a knee replacement revision?

Knee Revision Recovery It may take up to 12 months to fully recover. Most people will feel comfortable going back to work and resuming some of their normal activities three to six months after the surgery (this may not include exercise or other strenuous physical activities).

What is a Stage 1 knee revision?

The first stage involves the removal of the prosthesis, followed by extensive debridement of nonviable tissues (including synovectomy), irrigation, and reaming of the medullary canals. Once the joint is prepared, antibiotic-impregnated cement beads and/or spacer are inserted.

What is the success rate of a knee revision?

Knee replacement is deemed as among the most successful surgeries in orthopedic medicine, with up to 90 percent of patients experiencing substantial pain relief and restoration of function after their surgery.

Is knee revision surgery painful?

Although expected outcomes include pain relief with increased stability and function, complete pain relief and restoration of function is not always possible. Up to 20% of patients may still experience some pain following revision knee surgery. This can persist for several years after the procedure.

How painful is a knee replacement revision?

What is the safest knee replacement?

A TKR is now among the safest and most effective of all standard orthopedic surgeries. During a TKR, a surgeon removes the surface of your bones that have been damaged by osteoarthritis or other causes and replaces the knee with an artificial implant that is selected to fit your anatomy.

What happens if a knee revision fails?

The most common symptoms of a failed knee implant are pain, decrease in joint function, knee instability, and swelling or stiffness in the knee joint.

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