Resumen de Revision Total Hip and Knee Replacement

Andrew J. Barnett, Andrew D. Toms

• The number of primary and revision total joint arthroplasty procedures is increasing exponentially with time. It is anticipated that there will be a huge expected demand for revision knee surgery over the next 2 decades. Awareness is needed by both general practitioner and physician for the signs of failure of these implants and when to refer to the surgeon. Unless the surgeon accurately identifies the mode of failure, successful treatment becomes very unlikely. In comparison with primary joint arthroplasty, complication rates after revision surgery are significantly increased, and outcome is less assured.