Revision Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery

Revision Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery services offered in Seattle and OPA Bellevue, Bellevue, WA

Hip and knee replacement surgeries are incredible ways to improve the quality of your life. Unfortunately, some of these procedures can fail over time and cause the return of your pain. For this reason, James P. Crutcher Jr., MD, offers revision hip and knee replacement surgery at his practice in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Crutcher has years of experience as an orthopedic surgeon, and he has performed hundreds of revision surgeries. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Crutcher and discuss revision surgery, call the office.

What are revision hip and knee replacement surgery?

Revision hip and knee replacement surgeries repair existing artificial knee or hip joints from previous joint replacement surgeries. Knee and hip joint prosthetics could require replacement due to a number of things like:

Infection
Wear-and-tear
Injury
Doesn’t fit anymore

Although knee and hip replacements are successful in treating the effects of knee and hip arthritis, artificial joints don’t last forever. An artificial hip typically lasts 10-15 years. An artificial knee typically lasts 20 years. When an artificial joint needs to be replaced, you can experience symptoms like:

Pain
Decreased mobility
Limping
Stiffness
Limited joint function

Dr. Crutcher understands that every patient is unique. The way a person’s body accepts a joint replacement surgery differs.

What are the risks and benefits of revision hip and knee replacement surgery?

It’s important to understand that the benefits of revision hip and knee replacement surgeries are dependent on your ability to follow a detailed rehabilitation plan. The benefits of hip and knee revision surgery include:

Relief from joint pain
Improved mobility
Increased joint strength
Improved physical appearance
Improved quality of life
Ability to participate in activities that you enjoy

Although there are many benefits, unforeseen circumstances and risks of surgery include:

Infection
Injury to nearby nerves and blood vessels
Complications related to general anesthesia
Blood clots
Respiratory or cardiac malfunction
Instability of joints
Potential for further surgery
Continued joint pain

Dr. Crutcher informs all of his patients about the risks and benefits of revision knee and hip replacement surgery prior to operating.

How long does it take to recover from revision hip and knee replacement surgery?

Dr. Crutcher provides all of his patients with a personalized recovery plan after revision hip and knee replacement surgeries.

Daily physical therapy is recommended immediately after the surgery. Dr. Crutcher monitors your recovery with frequent after-surgery check-ins. These examinations include X-rays and other procedures that assist Dr. Crutcher in accurately viewing your progress. Patients typically make a full recovery after six months.

To schedule a revision hip or knee replacement surgery consultation with Dr. Crutcher, call the office.