Total hip replacement is one of the most successful procedures in all of medicine. In the vast majority of cases, total hip replacement enables people to live more active lives without debilitating hip pain. Over time, however, a hip replacement can fail for a variety of reasons.
Joint Revision Surgery
Learn about joint revision surgery at Appalachian Orthopedics — a procedure performed when a previous joint replacement has worn out, loosened, or become painful. Understand the causes of implant failure, what revision surgery involves, and what recovery may look like.
Revision Total Knee Replacement
Total knee replacement is one of the most successful procedures in all of medicine. In the vast majority of cases, it enables people to live richer, more active lives free of chronic knee pain. Over time, however, a knee replacement may fail for a variety of reasons. When this occurs, your knee can become painful and swollen. It may also feel stiff or unstable, making it difficult to perform your everyday activities.