Revision Knee Replacement Surgery in Jaipur
Revision knee replacement is the surgical procedure to replace a failed, worn, or painful knee implant from a previous knee replacement. It is significantly more complex than primary replacement and requires specialised expertise. Dr. Dheeraj Dubay has experience in revision knee surgery, helping patients who continue to experience pain or problems after a previous knee replacement.
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What is Revision Knee Replacement?
Revision knee replacement removes the original implant components and replaces them with new ones — often larger, more complex components that can compensate for bone loss that has occurred since the original surgery. The procedure is required when a knee replacement fails due to implant wear (the plastic spacer wearing thin after many years), loosening of the implant from the bone, infection around the implant, instability (the knee feels loose or gives way), stiffness preventing normal movement, or fracture around the implant. Revision surgery is considerably more complex than primary replacement because the original implants must be carefully removed without causing further bone damage, and there is typically less bone available to anchor the new components. This requires specialised revision implant systems with stems, sleeves, and wedges that compensate for bone loss. An experienced surgeon with specific revision expertise is essential for the best outcome.
How Revision Knee Replacement is Performed
- 1Pre-operative planning including full-length X-rays and CT scan to assess bone loss
- 2Blood tests and joint aspiration to rule out infection before surgery
- 3Careful removal of old implant components without causing additional bone damage
- 4Assessment of remaining bone quality and quantity
- 5Bone defects filled with bone graft or metal augments
- 6New revision implant system with stems extending into the femur and tibia for stability
- 7Careful attention to ligament balance and joint line restoration
- 8Intensive physiotherapy beginning cautiously after surgery
What Revision Surgery Can Achieve
Pain Relief
Elimination of pain from a worn, loose, or infected knee implant
Restored Function
Return to walking and daily activities that the failed implant prevented
Infection Clearance
Two-stage revision surgery effectively treats periprosthetic joint infection
Restored Stability
Correction of an unstable or stiff knee from a previous replacement
New Long-Term Solution
Modern revision implants designed to last many years after successful revision surgery
Why Choose Dr. Dheeraj Dubay?
- ✓Experience in complex revision cases requiring specialised implant systems
- ✓Thorough pre-operative planning using advanced imaging to anticipate challenges
- ✓Access to a full range of revision implant options at Shalby Hospital
- ✓Expertise in managing periprosthetic infection — the most complex revision scenario
- ✓24,000+ primary surgeries provide the foundation for handling complex revisions
When is Revision Surgery Needed?
You may be a good candidate if you have:
- •Persistent pain after knee replacement that never fully resolved
- •Pain that was improving but has returned after a pain-free period
- •Knee that feels loose, unstable, or gives way during walking
- •Inability to fully straighten or bend the knee (stiffness)
- •Redness, warmth, or discharge around the knee wound suggesting infection
- •X-ray showing implant loosening, wear, or fracture around the implant
This may not be ideal if you have:
- •Pain from a different source than the implant (nerve pain, referred pain)
- •Very poor overall health making complex surgery extremely high risk
Recovery After Revision Knee Replacement
Day 1-3
Cautious Mobilisation
More gradual than primary replacement — the reconstructed knee requires careful, supervised mobilisation.
Week 1-4
Hospital and Early Home
Hospital stay may be 5-7 days. Early recovery is slower than primary replacement — this is normal.
Month 1-3
Gradual Improvement
Recovery is slower than primary replacement. Progress is measured in weeks not days.
Month 6-12
Full Recovery
Full recovery after revision surgery takes longer — typically 6-12 months for the best outcome.
Frequently Asked Questions
Signs of implant failure include pain that never fully resolved, pain that returns after a pain-free period, a feeling of looseness or instability, inability to fully bend or straighten the knee, redness and swelling suggesting infection, and X-ray changes showing loosening. If you have any of these symptoms after knee replacement, Dr. Dubay can evaluate whether revision surgery is needed.
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Ready to Walk Without Pain?
Book a consultation with Dr. Dheeraj Dubay today. Available at Shalby Hospital Vaishali Nagar and Dr. Dubay Hip & Knee Clinic, Vidhyadhar Nagar, Jaipur.