Joint replacement surgery can be an effective way to relieve chronic joint pain, improve mobility, and restore your overall quality of life when other treatments no longer provide relief. If you have had joint replacement surgery, particularly on weight-bearing joints such as the hip and knee, rehabilitation and aftercare are crucial to ensuring a successful recovery, as well as your ability to regain full use of the joint. When Is A Joint Replacement Necessary? Joints can be vulnerable to [Read More]
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Types of Knee Revisions
Knee replacement implants usually last for 15 to 20 years, depending on the patient’s use. Patients who have undergone the procedure at a younger age may eventually need a second surgery. Other causes, such as infection, may require the implants to be removed and replaced. This procedure is called a knee revision and is more complicated than the initial knee replacement surgery. Read on to learn more about knee revision surgeries. Revision Total Knee Replacement This procedure involves the [Read More]
