Priority 14 from the Revision Knee Replacement PSP

UNCERTAINTY: How long does a revision knee replacement last and what can be done to extend its life? (JLA PSP Priority 14)
Overall ranking 14
JLA question ID 0093/14
Explanatory note Patients and professionals are keen to know how long a revision knee replacement should last and what might be done to maximise the time it functions well, without symptoms before requiring further attention.
Evidence

None identified

Health Research Classification System category Musculoskeletal
Extra information provided by this PSP
Original uncertainty examples What is the best way to make revision knee replacements last a long time? ~ My knee had to be replaced because it wore out. How can we stop this? Why did it wear out? ~ Prognostic features for long term survival of implants
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PSP information
PSP unique ID 0093
PSP name Revision Knee Replacement
Total number of uncertainties identified by this PSP. 32 (To see a full list of all uncertainties identified, please see the detailed spreadsheet held on the JLA website)
Date of priority setting workshop 21 May 2019