Hip + Knee Revisions
As an expert in the field, many surgeons and specialists have put their trust in Dr. Nam, as have many patients seeking his expertise. This is especially true when it comes to the complexities of revision surgeries. Dr. Nam performs over 1,000 hip and knee replacements annually including some of Rush University Medical Center’s most difficult revision cases. His minimally invasive techniques reduce pain during recovery and have patients walking the same day.
Knee Replacement Revisions
A knee replacement is generally an effective solution for improving lifestyle overall — relieving chronic pain while restoring mobility and activity. But for several reasons, a knee replacement can fail, resulting in the need for what is known as knee revision surgery to alleviate further discomfort, instability, and pain. Dr. Nam and team specialize in targeted knee revision surgery to get you back to doing what you love again.
Your knee revision will require the removal of some or all of your original knee prosthesis. Dr. Nam will then replace them with new components. Revision surgeries are often more specialized and complex and require a surgeon with this specific expertise. Many clients are referred to our practice with complications that Dr. Nam has successfully helped them overcome.
Hip Replacement Revisions
Unlike a primary hip replacement for first-time patients, a hip revision replaces an old prosthesis with a new one. This may occur when the prosthesis has worn out and pain has returned or complications occur with the original replacement. It can also occur due to unforeseen challenges such as infection.
Hip replacement revisions are often more complex than traditional replacements and require a surgeon with this specific expertise. Internationally-renowned Dr. Denis Nam specializes in complex revision cases including infection, dislocation of the joint, fractures, or osteolysis. Many clients are referred to our practice with complications that Dr. Nam has successfully helped them overcome.
When to Consider a Revision Replacement
- Failed hip or knee replacement
- Implant material or metal ion allergy
- Fracture of bones surrounding the implant
- Infection or pain
- Implant wear or loosening
- Recurring dislocation
- Worn-out implants
Our team treats each revision case individually to ensure the best possible outcome. After evaluating your situation, Dr. Nam will determine if a revision replacement is the best course of action. In some cases, he may recommend another alternative.
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When Ron Bachman decided it was finally time to undergo a total knee replacement, he had no idea that Dr. Denis Nam of Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush would ultimately save his whole leg after an unsuccessful procedure by a local surgeon.
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