Revision Hip Replacement

A revision hip replacement surgery is a surgical procedure to replace a worn-out hip replacement implant. Hip replacements are among the most common procedures performed by orthopedic surgeons. This surgery is incredibly successful and has excellent results in the vast majority of patients. The problem, unfortunately, is that over time hip replacements wear out.

Hip replacements typically wear out very slowly, but the problem does progress over the years. Ten years after a hip replacement, there is a 90 percent chance the implant will be functioning well. In general, the lifespan of the implant is expected to be 15 to 20 years.

Patients who wear out their prostheses will require revision hip replacement surgery. Revision hip replacements may also be performed to manage complications such as infection of a hip replacement, hip replacement dislocation, or fractures of the bone around the hip replacement.