When Joint Replacement Fails

Although uncommon, sometimes revision surgery is needed.

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Over 1 million hip and knee replacement surgeries are performed each year. “Total hip and total knee replacement are among the most successful of all medical procedures,” says Nicolas S. Piuzzi, MD, Director of Cleveland Clinic Adult Reconstruction Research. Most patients are able to live more active lives free of pain and don’t ever require revision surgery.

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