“Most people in the community hear the word the joint replacement surgery for knee and hip. But 90% of patients don’t know the Revision joint replacement surgery. These types of surgery are performed very less. Before going to revision surgery first know the what is the revision joint replacement surgery and why we needed this type of surgery?

What is Revision Joint Replacement Surgery?

A revision joint replacement means that surgery must be done to replace a worn-out joint replacement. It is also called “revision arthroplasty”. Revision joint replacement is often more complicated than the initial joint replacement and the revision surgery may have less predictable results. Dr. Prashant Kale is the best joint replacement surgeon in Ahmednagar who is experienced in performing the revision knee replacement and revision hip replacement surgery at Medplus Apex Hospital, Ahmednagar.
Revision Joint Replacement Surgery in Ahmednagar - Dr. Prashant Kale

Type of Revision Joint Replacement Surgery at Ahmednagar:

Dr. Prashant Kale at Medplus Apex Hospital Ahmednagar performed the below revision joint replacement surgeries such as 

  • Revision Total Knee Replacement Surgery 
  • Revision Partial Knee Replacement Surgery
  • Revision Total Hip Replacement Surgery 
  • Revision Partial Hip Replacement Surgery 

The type of revision joint replacement surgery for patients is based on the patient’s hip condition, hip wear, and other medical factors Dr. Prashant Kale Suggests to patients based on the joint worn-out condition and previous joint replacement surgery.

Who needs Revision joint Replacement Surgery?

The reason for the revision joint replacement surgery may be different. Regardless of when and why you underwent total or partial knee replacement surgery, there’s a possibility that the components in your artificial knee joint can become worn or fail. When that happens, revision knee replacement surgery may be required. Dr. Prashant Kale Suggests that Revision Joint replacement surgery is the last option for pain. Below reason, you may require revision surgery

Short-term revisions:

  • Infection
  • Implant loosening from the failed procedure
  • Mechanical failure

Long-term revisions:

  • Pain
  • Stiffness
  • Loosening due to wear of mechanical components
  • Dislocation

The complexity of Revision Surgery:

Revision joint replacements are often a more complicated surgery because of scar tissue formation, loss of normal bone, and difficulty removing implants that are not loose. While the general risks of revision joint replacement are similar to a standard joint replacement, you should certainly discuss with your healthcare provider-specific concerns with your surgery. Furthermore, it is important to discuss the expected outcome of surgery, as most often the expected results of revision joint replacement are not as optimistic as with a standard joint replacement

What is the Recovery time after Revision Surgery?

Afterward, you’ll undergo a similar recovery and rehabilitation process as someone who receives a primary knee replacement. This includes medication, physical therapy, and the administration of blood thinners to prevent clots.

You’ll initially require an assistive walking device such as a cane, crutches, or walker, and you’ll likely be in physical therapy for three months or longer.

Book an Appointment:

Dr. Prashant Kale is a Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon in Ahmednagar, specializing in total knee replacement and hip replacement surgery including primary and revision surgery. He and his team of revision joint replacement surgeons in Ahmednagar have been treating normal to complex cases with hip replacement surgeries with the most success ratio. For an appointment or consulting for revision surgery in Ahmednagar, you can contact us on 089810 08008 or Book an online appointment form.

Frequently Asked Question:

Dr. Prashant Kale is one of the best revision joint Replacement Surgeons in Ahmednagar. Most patients who undergo revision procedures can expect to have good to excellent results. Although expected outcomes include pain relief with increased stability and function, complete pain relief and restoration of function are not always possible. Up to 20% of patients may still experience some pain following revision knee surgery. This can persist for several years after the procedure. 

Alternatives to revision knee surgery are rarely used as they can sometimes be more complex and lead to worse results than revision surgery, but they include knee fusion or amputation.

It varies, but in most cases, physical therapy will be initiated within 24 hours of the procedure and will continue for up to three months.

Some patients take longer to recover. In some cases, protective weight-bearing or limiting the knee’s range of motion is needed to promote appropriate healing. Therapy will usually continue for up to three months following the surgery.

Dr. Prashant Kale is the best revision joint replacement surgeon in Ahmednagar and all over Maharashtra. Revision surgery is very complex that's why most surgeons can't perform very well. Dr. Prashant Kale has expertise in Performing revision surgery. He has performed 300+ revision surgery to date. 

At, Medplus Apex Hospital Ahmednagar the Revision joint replacement surgery cost is 4 Lakh to 8 Lakh in Ahmednagar. We offer an affordable price package for revision replacement surgery in Ahmednagar. Its Normally depends on the type of joint, Implants used techniques used in replacement surgical procedures and hospitalization.