Knee Revision Surgery
Description
Knee revision surgery (total knee arthroplasty) is a procedure that repairs a previous knee replacement surgery. The surgeon removes the artificial hip joint (prosthesis) and replaces it with a new artificial joint. Sometimes a bone graft will be performed as well. The most common reasons for an artificial joint to stop functioning are normal wear and tear and infection. Most artificial joints last 10-15 years.
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Common Complications
Complications include injury to the joint, ligaments, cartilage, nerves or blood vessels. All surgery comes with the risk of infection and blood clots. General anesthesia runs the risk of allergic reactions or breathing problems. The surgery may not relieve the stiffness or chronic pain of the knee. Additional complications may include: dislocation of the artificial joint, loosening of the artificial joint over time, or allergic reaction to the artificial joint.
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