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With an increasing number of knee replacement surgeries being performed in India, the demand for revision surgeries is also increasing. Most common reasons for failure of knee replacement and need for revision are infection, instability and polyethylene wear. Surgeons need to be aware of these causes and  be able to diagnose them accurately. Revision knee replacement is technically more demanding and the results depend on accurate diagnosis, accurate execution of the procedure and using the correct prosthesis. With modern...

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The incidence of revision total hip replacement is increasing at an alarming rate in India. Most common reasons for revision are infection, recurrent dislocation, polyethylene wear and peri-prosthetic fractures. Surgeons need to be aware of these causes and be able to diagnose them accurately. The success of revision depends on a timely diagnosis and correction of the underlying pathology. With moderm prosthesis like the modular stems, HA coated stems, trabecular metal implants, large diameter femoral...

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