Despite the remarkable success rates of knee replacement procedures—with roughly 90 percent of patients reporting that their knee prostheses are still functioning well 15 years after their surgery—they are not foolproof. The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS) reports that there is up to one percent chance each year that a patient's knee implant can fail. A knee revision surgery is a procedure used to address a failed knee replacement. It involves either replacing only the [Read More]
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How Successful Is 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. Over time, however, a knee replacement can fail for a number of reasons. These include infection, leg fracture, and improper positioning of the prosthesis. Knee implant failure can result in persistent knee pain, instability, and stiffness, rendering the patient unable to carry out [Read More]
