Need for Repeat Knee Replacement

Out of 100 people who have knee replacement surgery, 5 to 12 will need to repeat the surgery within 10 years.

The information shown here is based on the best available evidence.

ByHealthwise StaffPrimary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine Kenneth J. Koval, MD - Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Trauma David Bardana, MD, FRCSC - Orthopedic Surgery, Sports Medicine

Current as ofNovember 29, 2017