Revision Knee Replacement Surgery
There are a few types of knee replacement surgery: total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and revision surgery. Revision surgery is usually done if the original knee replacement doesn’t last long or if it needs to be replaced again. Revision surgery can be done on either the original knee or a new one.
What are the common causes of revision surgery for knee replacement?
- Infection
- Trauma
- Instability
- Implant dislocation
- Fractures
- Stiffness
What is the purpose of revision knee surgery?
Removing a loose or defective prosthesis before irrevocable damage to the joint is done is one of the three main goals of knee revision surgery. The other two are to restore the patient’s mobility. One of two things can cause a knee prosthesis to loosen. One is mechanical and has to do with how much weight the knee joint carries, whether someone is running or walking. It is uncommon for a knee prosthesis metal component just to break.
Why do you need revision knee surgery?
Revision knee surgery is a common procedure that is used to correct problems with the kneecap. It can be used to fix issues with the kneecap caused by wear and tear, arthritis, or other causes. Revision knee surgery can also be used if the knee cap has not been replaced in a long time and is getting tight.
Surgical procedure for revision surgery for knee replacement
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- Since every knee is unique, a knee replacement accounts for this by offering several sizes for your knee. Sometimes more metal or bone is inserted if the quantity of bone loss is greater than typical.
- Under spinal or general anesthesia, surgery is carried out in a clean operating room. You will be on your back with a tourniquet around your upper thigh to stop further blood loss. It usually takes two hours to perform surgery.
- The operating table is set up, and the patient’s leg has been prepared and draped.
- The upper thigh is wrapped in a tourniquet, and a sterilizing solution is applied to the leg to prepare it for surgery.
- Using a saw or a burr, the femur and tibia’s bone end are prepped.
- Then they are inserted to make sure the trail components fit well.
- After that, the parts (Femoral and Tibial) are implanted, either with or without cement.
- After properly closing the knee, drains are typically placed, and the knee is then treated and wrapped.
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