Revision Hip Replacement

Once the process of loosening starts to happen in the hip, the bone can start to damage and can be eaten away (osteolysis). This can make revision surgery more difficult because there is less bone for implant fixation. This requires a variety of techniques to restore bone and to re-gain strong fixation of the implant to the available bone. Hence revision surgery is more complex and lengthy than a primary operation on the joint and has a higher complication rate. However, in the majority of cases, with a combination of detailed planning before surgery, good surgical technique, support system of modern and versatile implant inventory, and multidisciplinary peri-operative care, it is possible to achieve a good result with stable implant fixation and there is a prospect of the hip continuing to function well.