Knee Replacement Revision: Matthew DeWall, MD

In this episode of Joint Effort, Sports Medicine and Knee Surgeon, Matthew DeWall talks about the wear and tear on existing joint replacements, how to determine if a prosthesis is starting to erode, and solutions if the prosthesis fails.  He also talks about all the factors that go into making this big decision with patients.

Total knee replacement is one of the most successful procedures in all of medicine. In the vast majority of cases, it enables people to live more prosperous, more active lives free of chronic knee pain.

Over time, however, a knee replacement may fail for a variety of reasons. When this occurs, your knee can become painful and swollen. It may also feel stiff or unstable, making it difficult to perform your everyday activities.

Dr. DeWall specializes in sports medicine of the knee and hip. He is highly skilled in all aspects of knee surgery, including partial joint, total joint replacement, and arthroscopic surgery.  He has also performed hundreds of total hip replacements. Dr. DeWall is an expert in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction, knee arthritis and osteoarthritis, and meniscal repair. He uses the latest techniques and technology to perform simple and more complex hip replacement procedures. Dr. DeWall has published both textbook chapters and scientific journal articles on all of his research with respect to the knee and hip.

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