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Can the Implant Loosen After Knee Replacement Surgery?

April 26, 2017Implant knee knee replacement surgery Loose loosen loosening replacement surgery

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Can the Implant Loosen After Knee Replacement Surgery?

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Loosening of the implant after knee replacement surgery is a serious, long-term problem. It occurs either because the cement loses its hold on the implant or because the bone dissolves from around the cement. Another problem is the wearing out of the plastic insert. This causes metal to rub against metal, resulting in poor knee function.