Joint replacement surgery can be a highly effective solution to joint pain and immobility when all other treatments stop working. However, the replacement joints can sometimes wear out and need revision surgery, which is a specialty of SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center. The practice locations in Huntsville, Madison, Athens, and Decatur, Alabama, have board-certified physicians with the exceptional skills and experience required to perform even the most complex joint revisions, so call the office nearest you today or use the online form to book an appointment.
Joint revision is the repair or replacement of artificial joints when they wear out or pose a problem to your health.
Over 90% of patients experience pain reduction and regain significant function after having joint replacement surgery. As a result, patients are able to live happier, pain-free lives.
However, over time the replacement parts that make up the artificial joint can fail or wear out. When a knee or hip replacement is no longer functioning properly, revision surgery might be necessary.
Younger, more active patients are also starting to outlive the lifespan of their replacement joints, so the need for a second joint replacement surgery is on the increase.
There are several problems you might experience with a replacement joint:
You might also experience wear or other joint problems that are likely to cause a fracture or damage that might require revision surgery.
Joint revision is a complex surgical procedure that requires extensive planning in advance of the operation. The highly skilled surgeons at SportsMED use their considerable experience and highly specialized implants and equipment to successfully perform joint revisions.
Wherever possible, SportsMED surgeons carry out joint revision using arthroscopic techniques. This is a minimally invasive approach that causes less tissue damage and promotes faster healing. Sometimes, however, you might need to have a traditional open surgery if arthroscopy is not a good option for you.
f you’re experiencing instability, pain, swelling, or stiffness in your replacement joint, call SportsMED today or book an appointment online.
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