Growing need for specialized revision joint surgeons as ageing implants fail, say experts

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi

New Delhi, Dec 6: India is witnessing a sharp rise in demand for surgeons trained in complex revision knee and hip replacement procedures as the country’s ageing population and failing artificial joints create an increasing medical burden, experts said on Saturday.

Revision arthroplasty — a surgery performed when an artificial hip or knee joint wears out, loosens, or fails — is becoming more common as implants installed 15–20 years ago begin to reach the end of their lifespan. Artificial joints typically last only 20–25 years, making wear and tear inevitable.

Prof Vijay Kumar of AIIMS noted that the surge in degenerative arthritis cases over the past two decades led to a substantial number of joint replacements in elderly patients, many of which now