Description: A Total Knee Replacement is designed to provide long-lasting relief from pain and improved function. However, sometimes, a previously performed knee replacement may develop issues over time, leading to persistent pain, instability, or reduced mobility. In such cases, Revision Total Knee Replacement is a specialised and complex surgical procedure to replace or modify some or all components of the original implant. Mr. Raman Sethi is an experienced orthopaedic surgeon in Melbourne, proficient in performing complex revision total knee replacement surgeries, aiming to resolve challenging knee problems and restore your quality of life.
Revision total knee replacement is generally more intricate and technically demanding than a primary knee replacement. It often involves:
Thorough Pre-operative Evaluation : This includes detailed imaging (specialised X- rays, CT scans, bone scans), blood tests, and sometimes joint aspiration to precisely identify the cause of the problem.
Removal of Existing Implants : Carefully removing the old components, which can sometimes be challenging if they are well-fixed or if there is significant bone loss.
Bone Reconstruction : Addressing any bone loss or defects around the joint using specialised implants, bone grafts (from your own body, a donor, or synthetic), or metal augmentation.
Insertion of New Implants : Using specialised revision knee components, which are often longer, thicker, or have modular parts to provide better fixation and stability in compromised bone.
The goal is to provide a stable, functional, and pain-free knee for the long term.
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