Revision Knee Replacement Surgery:  

Revision knee replacement surgery is a surgical procedure recommended when the primary knee replacement surgery fail to provide enough pain relief. The failure of primary surgery can be because of several reasons such as infection, wear and loosening, instability, stiffness, and fractures around the components of a knee replacement.          

Revision knee replacement surgery requires when you have persistent pain even after the surgery, infection, instability, and stiffness. It can help relieve the severe arthritis pain among the patients who have already undergone knee replacement surgery, but couldn’t get enough relief. To know more about revision knee replacement, visit here.   

Revision Hip Replacement Surgery:         

Primary hip replacement surgery can fail for a variety of reasons requiring the second surgery known as revision hip replacement surgery to relieve pain, improve function and quality of life of a patient. During this surgery, all or some components of the prosthesis are removed and replaced with a new prosthesis.         

Revision hip surgery provides relief from pain, improves mobility and restores the lost function. However, permanent restoration and mobility cannot be achieved even after the revision surgery. To know more about revision hip replacement, visit here.        

When Are Revision Surgeries Recommended?    

Dr Gopal Reddy recommends revision surgeries in the following cases,

• Implant Wear and Loosening
• Infection
• Recurrent Dislocation 
• Fracture
• Reaction or Allergy to Metal
• Medical conditions such as obesity or diabetes
• Patient’s lifestyle  

Why Choose Dr Gopal Reddy for Revision Surgeries?       

• Robotic-assisted hip surgery using robotic-arm technology
• Computer-assisted operation by utilizing computer-assisted navigation
• Private Rooms
• Nurses with specialized training in the care for joint management
• Case management during treatment and after discharge 
• Registered dietician to monitor your dietary needs
• Special Medicines for sports people  
• Pain clinic for post-surgical recovery and long term follow up
• Preoperative counselling
• Thorough medical checking
• Advanced pain management and progressive physical therapy
• Postoperative accelerated rehabilitation  
• A fully customized exercise program     
• Safety tips at home & work     

Infrastructure Highlights:    

• A 450-bed facility in 130,000 sq ft. built-up area
• Multi-super speciality hospital   
• An entire floor dedicated to critical care
• 12 modular operating theatres with laminar airflow
• Exclusive floor for trauma suite – 25 ER beds
• X-ray multislice, CT scan & 1.5 Tesla MRI scan, cath lab, 2 operative rooms 
• 10-bed trauma ICU emergency with separate entry for ambulance round the clock        

Revision Surgeries FAQs

What Are The Signs of Revision Surgery?

The signs of revision surgery are severe pain in the knee or hip joint, even after the primary joint replacement surgery. However, the following are the causes that lead to revision surgery: 

• Persisting pain after the surgery.
• Wearing of implants or plastic lining.
• Instability.
• Loosening of the components 
• Surgical site infections.
• Osteolysis (bone loss).  
• Stiffness.

Why Are Revisions Complex?

Revision surgeries are more complex than primary surgeries because, in revision surgeries, the implants placed during the primary surgery will be removed and replaced with the best quality implants. 

When to Have Revision Surgery?

If the primary joint replacement surgery couldn’t provide you with enough pain relief, then consult your orthopaedic surgeon immediately. He will decide the right time for the revision of joint replacement surgery.      

Why Do Implants Wear Out?

Implants wear out because of several reasons such as infection, the breaking of the prosthesis or bone around it, and other complications. 

How Do I Make An Appointment?

To make an appointment,

Call at: 91-9949255522/ 9849575899 

Email at: drgopalreddy@yahoo.co.in

Visit Website: http://drgopalreddy.com/