Revision Knee Replacement

Conventional joint Replacement is a very successful procedure for the treatment of arthritis. The main complication with any joint replacement using polyethylene is that the polyethylene gradually wears, eventually reaching a point where the replacement joint no longer functions properly. The other problem is that although the plastic itself is inert, tiny particles of the plastic are worn away when the metal rubs against the plastic. This plastic debris can cause an inflammatory reaction and can cause the surrounding bone to be absorbed by the body, leading to loosening of the artificial joint.