Revision Joint Replacement Surgery: When and Why it's Needed
One of the most fruitful orthopedic operations of the 20th century was total knee replacement (TKR). This is because TKR provides significant pain reduction and functional improvement. Implant surgery's success rate and durability have risen considerably thanks to technological and material advancements. More than 85%-90% of patients may expect their complete knee replacements to continue working well for at least 20-25 years due to advancements in implant design and surgical methods. However, in some cases, the knee replacement must be replaced again. In India, a second (or third, or fourth...) knee replacement is considered a big operation due to the increased difficulty of the procedure. Scar tissue, bone loss, and instability can all accumulate over time, making revision surgery extremely challenging. Knee Replacements: How Long Do They Last? Knee replacements typically endure for decades. However, the necessity for an early revision of a knee replacement is not unheard of. To