Assessment and treatment when a previous knee or hip replacement becomes painful, loose or unstable.
Most joint replacements work well for many years, but some eventually need a second operation, called a revision. Reasons include loosening of the implant from the bone, wear, instability, infection, a fracture around the implant, or persistent pain and stiffness.
Revision surgery is more complex than a first-time replacement. It is planned individually, often using specialised implant systems designed for revision.
X-rays, blood tests and sometimes a joint fluid test are used to find the cause — in particular, to check for infection, which changes how treatment is planned.
Depending on the cause, treatment ranges from physiotherapy and monitoring to partial or complete revision of the implant.
The operation involves removing some or all of the existing implant and replacing it, often with components designed to compensate for any bone that has been lost.
Dr. Godbole's training includes the Stryker Triathlon Revision Knee System, alongside his arthroplasty fellowships in Pune and Singapore.
Recovery after revision is often more gradual than after a first replacement and depends on the reason for revision and the extent of the surgery. Your rehabilitation plan is discussed in detail beforehand.
Please seek an assessment promptly if a replaced joint becomes newly painful, swollen, warm or unstable — especially with fever.
Consultations at Sahyadri (Deccan), Bharati Vidyapeeth (Katraj) and Apollo (Swargate).
