Archive · 6 Dec 2025
India Needs More Skilled Surgeons for Revision Surgeries
India is getting older, and many people have had knee and hip replacements.
These artificial joints can wear out or fail after about 20 to 25 years.
This means more people will need special surgeries to fix these joints, called revision surgeries.
These surgeries are much harder than the first ones because the old implant is already inside and there might be bone loss.
Experts say India needs more surgeons who are specially trained to do these revision surgeries.
Without enough trained surgeons, people might have to go through more surgeries, spend more money, and face long-term problems.
A big meeting called RAC 2025 is happening to talk about this important issue.
Demand for skilled surgeons for revision knee and hip surgeries is rising in India due to an ageing population and failing artificial joints.
Revision Arthroplasty is more complex than primary implant surgery, requiring specialised training and techniques.
Artificial knee and hip joints have a lifespan of 20 to 25 years, leading to increased need for revision surgeries.
Lack of specialised training can result in premature failures, repeated operations, higher healthcare expenses, and long-term functional challenges.
Experts emphasize the urgent need for more trained revision surgeons to meet the rising demand and ensure better patient outcomes.
- Who
- Experts and surgeons in India
- What
- Increasing demand for skilled surgeons for revision knee and hip surgeries
- When
- Currently and projected to rise
- Where
- India
- Why
- Due to ageing population, failing artificial joints, and lack of specialised training
- Type of Surgery
- Revision Arthroplasty
- Lifespan of Artificial Joints
- 20 to 25 years
- Event
- Revision Arthroplasty Conference (RAC) 2025
- Complexity
- Higher than primary implant surgery
- Demand Driver
- Rising ageing population and failing implants