Dr. Paul N Morton is an Orthopedic Surgeon in

Hawaii who is dedicated to helping his

patients on their journey of recovering from

orthopedic conditions. He treats various

orthopedic conditions, including sports

injury, arthritis, trauma, robotic joint

arthroplasty, and hip and knee replacement.

He firmly holds a belief in treating his

patients through a holistic approach

A knee or hip replacement surgery has made the life of

many people happier and painless. However, sometimes,

people may need a second replacement surgery as well,

known as ‘Revision Surgery’.

Arthritis is severe disease which occurs when there is

cartilage loss in a joint. These occur mostly on Hips and

Knees. Dr Morton is a specialize in Hip and Knee

Arthritis surgeries and Nonoperative treatments.

The need for a new artificial joint or revision surgery can arise after some wear and tear of the initial joint replacement causing the loosening of the replacement. This loosening may lead to bone damage or loss, escorted by pain. Let’s go through a few more reasons for the revision surgery.

Infection

This is a major cause of joint failure. Implants containing metal or plastic are more prone to bacteria, leading to infection. This may lead to pain and swelling in the joint, requiring revision surgery.

Dislocation

Under some circumstances, the implant may shift out of its initial or normal position. This is called dislocation of the joint leading to various problems such as a fracture, loosening, or scar tissue. This might also happen in obese patients as they put more strain on their joints, causing the loosening of the artificial joint. Additionally, young patients are more active that puts more stress on the artificial joint leading to the need for revision surgery.

Address: Queen's Medical Center POB1, 1380

Lusitana Street, Suite 808, Honolulu, HI

96813

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https://www.jointreplacementhawaii.com/

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