A knee revision is the removal of a previously implanted knee replacement and implantation of a new knee prosthesis.

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The reasons for a knee revision may include malalignment of the original knee implant, loosening of the original implant or the implant causing pain during movement. Additionally, even the most high-tech implants will eventually wear out over time. Modern knee implants are designed to last 10-20 years, but if the patient is significantly overweight, or engages in a lot of high-impact activities such as running, they may wear out sooner.

Knee revision is oftentimes more complex than the original implantation process and requires a skilled orthopedic surgeon to perform. Premier Healthcare Germany can put you in contact with qualified German surgeons who have experience at performing knee replacement and knee revision surgery. Contact us for more information.