The hip joint is often replaced with implants made from plastic, ceramics, and metal. While this surgery is widely successful, problems may occasionally develop over time requiring a revision total hip replacement.
Often, only some components of the prosthetic hip need to be revised. But, in other cases, the whole prosthetic may need to be replaced. If the bone around the hip is damaged, augments or implants may be used to provide structural support. In the event an infection is identified, a staged hip revision will be performed.