Restoring stability and function when a primary hip replacement requires expert intervention.

While hip replacements are highly successful, implants can occasionally wear out, loosen, or fail over time. A Complex Revision Hip Replacement is a specialized procedure where Dr. Kevin Park removes a previous implant and replaces it with new, advanced components to restore your mobility and eliminate pain.

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Why Revisions Are Considered “Complex”

Revision surgery is significantly more intricate than a first-time (primary) hip replacement. Because the original surgery and subsequent wear may have affected the bone quality or created scar tissue, it requires a surgeon with specific expertise in reconstructive techniques.

Dr. Park utilizes advanced 3D preoperative planning and specialized instrumentation to address:

  • Bone Loss: Managing areas where the bone has thinned or been damaged by the previous implant.
  • Component Removal: Safely removing old metal or ceramic parts while preserving as much healthy bone as possible.
  • Structural Reconstruction: Using specialized stems and augments to ensure the new joint is stable and secure.

Common Reasons for Revision Surgery

There are several reasons why a hip replacement may eventually need to be revised:

  • Aseptic Loosening: Over time, the bond between the bone and the implant can weaken, causing the joint to become unstable or painful.
  • Wear and Tear (Osteolysis): Plastic (polyethylene) liners can wear down, creating debris that causes the body to thin the surrounding bone.
  • Recurrent Dislocation: If the original components have shifted or the surrounding ligaments are weak, the hip may repeatedly pop out of place.
  • Infection: If a prosthetic joint becomes infected, a revision is often necessary to clear the bacteria and install a new, clean implant.
  • Periprosthetic Fracture: A break in the bone surrounding the existing implant often requires a revision to stabilize the fracture and the joint.

The Road to Recovery

Because every revision case is unique, Dr. Park develops a personalized surgical and rehabilitation plan tailored to your specific anatomy. While revision surgery is a major undertaking, the goal remains the same: to get you back on your feet with a hip that feels stable, strong, and pain-free.

Expert Care for Failed Implants

If you are experiencing new pain, instability, or “clunking” in a previously replaced hip, an expert evaluation is the first step toward relief.

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