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Knee

Knee Revision Symptoms and Causes

Total Knee Revision Surgery is performed when the original knee replacement has failed.

Symptoms of a Failed Knee Replacement:

  • Increasing knee pain
  • Persistent and worsening limp
  • Knee joint stiffness
  • Joint instability
  • Dislocation
  • Swelling and inflammation
  • Knee joint effusion


Reasons for Revision Knee Replacements:

  • Peri-prosthetic knee fracture:
    • Fracture of the distal femur
    • Fracture of the tibia
  • Wear and tear of the original prosthesis:
    • Loose or damaged components
    • Damaged liner
  • Instability of the knee joint
  • Septic knee joint


Knee Replacement Revision Surgery is tailored to each patient’s needs and addresses the specific cause of the failed primary knee replacement.

Read more about Knee Revision Surgery and Protocols

For more information or to discuss your specific needs, please contact our practice.

For more information or to discuss your specific needs, please contact our practice

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