Revision hip replacement -Risks and complications  

Revision Hip Replacement: What to Know
Remember, every case is unique! Unlike a primary surgery, revisions address specific issues like loose implants,infections, or fractures. Recovery also takes longer.
Here are some of the most common risks and complications:
-Infection: One of the most serious complications of revision surgery is infection. The risk of infection is slightly higher than with a primary hip replacement, because the surgical site has already been disturbed. To prevent infection, surgeons take meticulous measures in the operating room, and you will be given antibiotics both before and after surgery
-Blood clots: Blood clots are a common complication after any major surgery, and revision hip replacement is no exception. Blood clots can form in the legs (deep vein thrombosis) and travel to the lungs (pulmonary embolism), which can be life-threatening. To reduce your risk of blood clots, your doctor will likely recommend that you wear compression stockings and take blood-thinning medication after surgery.
-Dislocation: Dislocation occurs when the ball comes out of the socket of the artificial joint. This is more common with revision surgery than with primary surgery, because the muscles and ligaments around the hip may be scarred or weakened.
-Fracture: The bone around the hip joint may fracture during surgery. This is more common in patients with osteoporosis.
-Failure of the implant: In some cases, the implant may loosen or wear out over time. This may require another revision surgery.
It's important to remember that these are just some of the potential risks of revision hip replacement surgery. Your doctor will discuss your individual risk factors with you in detail before you decide to have surgery.