Primary & Revision Hip & Knee Arthroplasty | Carolina Orthopedic & Neurosurgical Associates

About Primary & Revision Hip & Knee Arthroplasty

What is it and how it’s performed?

Primary & Revision Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Overview

Primary total joint arthroplasty treats severe arthritis that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment. Revision total joint arthroplasty replaces primary total joint arthroplasty components with new ones. Carolina Orthopaedic and Neurosurgical Associates’ (CONA) total joint replacement specialists perform primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.

How is primary & revision hip & knee arthroplasty performed?

During a primary total joint arthroplasty, a CONA total joint replacement specialist:

Removes arthritic bone and cartilage
Bonds plastic, metal and ceramic components to the bone to form a new joint

During a revision total joint arthroplasty, a CONA total joint replacement specialist:

Removes primary joint arthroplasty components
Bonds revision components to the bone to create a new joint

What conditions does primary & revision hip & knee arthroplasty treat?

Primary total joint arthroplasty treats severe arthritis that does not respond to nonsurgical treatment. Revision total joint arthroplasty treats:

Loose implants
Worn implants
Stiffness after primary total knee arthroplasty

In rare cases, revision total joint arthroplasty is used to treat infected implants.

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Please make an appointment with a CONA total joint replacement specialist if you experience joint pain. A total joint arthroplasty may be the right treatment option for your condition.

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