Revision hip replacement is needed for aseptic loosening, recurrent dislocation, polyethylene wear, infection or periprosthetic fracture. Specialised revision implants with stems, augments and constrained liners deliver excellent long-term results.
Why hip replacements fail
Polyethylene wear with osteolysis is the most common cause, followed by aseptic loosening, infection, and instability.
Pre-op planning is everything
CT scans assess bone loss. Custom revision implants with modular stems and tantalum augments are pre-planned digitally.
If infection is suspected, a two-stage revision with antibiotic spacer is performed.
Outcomes
Most revision hips give good pain relief and improve walking function.
Most patients return to normal life by 8–12 weeks.