Track: Revision Arthroplasty and Complication Management

Revision Arthroplasty and Complication Management

Revision arthroplasty represents one of the most technically demanding areas of orthopedic surgery, requiring a clear understanding of why the original implant failed. This session builds directly on themes explored in hip and knee arthroplasty and implant design, biomaterials, and biomechanics, examining how earlier surgical and material decisions influence the complexity of later revision cases.

Key Topics and Highlights:

Diagnosing Implant Failure: Distinguishing between aseptic loosening, infection, instability, and wear-related failure requires careful diagnostic workup. This sub-topic reviews current clinical, radiographic, and laboratory approaches.

Periprosthetic Joint Infection Management: Infection remains one of the most challenging revision scenarios. This subtopic covers current evidence on one-stage versus two-stage revision protocols and emerging diagnostic markers.

Managing Bone Loss in Complex Revisions: Significant bone loss requires specialized reconstructive strategies. This subtopic explores the use of augments, allografts, and revision-specific implant systems.

Reducing Revision Rates Through Primary Surgery: Many revision cases can be prevented through improved primary technique and implant selection. This subtopic connects back to strategies discussed in hip and knee arthroplasty for reducing long-term complication risk.

Patient Experience and Recovery After Revision: Revision surgery often carries a longer, more complex recovery. This sub-topic addresses strategies for managing patient expectations and functional recovery.

If your research addresses implant failure, revision technique, or complication prevention, we welcome you to submit an abstract and share your findings with surgeons managing some of the most complex cases in orthopedics.