Revision of an implanted knee replacement is a complex scenario. It not only requires the knowledge and experience for the surgeon, but also requires good understanding of the situation by the patient as well. Expected outcome from the surgery must be well understood well before the surgery. In this surgery the original knee implant is removed and replaced by a newer knee replacement implant specifically designed for revision surgeries. It is done single or multiple settings as required by the situation.

In following situations the knee replacement is revised:

  • Aseptic loosening
  • Infection
  • Patellar mal-tracking
  • Component mal-position
  • Completion of implants useful life due to natural wear
  • Peri-articular fractures

Revision implants are specifically designed to handle situations where bone loss and ligament imbalance is expected. With correct technique