Revision Hip Replacement

Revision hip replacement surgery is a procedure to replace a worn out hip replacement implant. Hip replacements can wear out for a variety of reasons. By far the most common cause of a hip replacement wearing out is called aseptic loosening. Other causes of a hip replacement wearing out include infection, breaking of the prosthesis, breaking of the bone around the prosthesis, and other complications. Depending on the cause of the implant failing, treatment other than revision hip replacement may be needed. For example, in the case of infection, the hip replacement may need to be removed to treat the infection, followed by the revision hip replacement months later.