Joint Replacement Revisions

Every year, 400,000 hip and knee replacements are performed in the United States, giving patients improved flexibility and range of motion while dramatically reducing pain. Many joint replacements will last two decades or more. However, a small amount of joint replacements may need to be revised over time. Reasons a total joint replacement might need to be revised include:

Daily wear and tear may cause the joint replacement to loosen
Infection
Dislocation
Patient-related factors, including:
- Obesity
- A history of hip fractures
- Inflammatory arthritis and avascular necrosis may cause replacements to fail more quickly
- Younger and more active patients may wear out replacements sooner

Joint Revisions at WellSpan

If you’re experiencing discomfort associated with your hip or knee replacement, our fellowship-trained subspecialty orthopedic surgeons can help. They will work closely with you to assess your condition and explain all of your treatment options. Depending on your personal health situation, joint revision surgery may be the right choice for you.

Patients who have their revision surgery at WellSpan benefit from our comprehensive team approach to care. We tap a vast network of providers—not only your orthopedic surgeon, but also physical therapists, pain management specialists, non-WellSpan clinicians and other resources—to get you back to the life you love, as soon as possible.

Conditions Treated

We offer joint revision surgeries for:

How We Can Help

Benefits of Joint Revision Surgery

Patients who undergo joint revision surgery should regain the mobility and flexibility they used to enjoy. Perhaps most importantly, the joint revision procedure can reduce pain and increase your quality of life.