Plastic wear:
If your knee replacement was performed with plastic components to replace portions of the femur and tibia or the plastic insert has worn, these may need to be replaced.
Instability:
Some patients do not regain stability or begin to lose it again over time. If you feel unsafe when walking due to instability and you’ve previously had a knee replacement, you may benefit from a revision procedure.
Loosening of components: If the replacement components of the tibia, patella or femoral implants from a previous total knee replacement are loosening, a knee replacement revision procedure may be needed. Loosening is common over time, which is why regular follow-up appointments are necessary after replacement.
Infection: If a patient is suffering an infection due to the implants from a previous knee replacement procedure, they may need to undergo a revision procedure to address it.
Osteolysis: In some cases, bone can be destroyed due to particles being released into the knee joint, which will likely require a knee replacement revision surgery.