As more and more people move into cities and towns, a number of factors cause pollution: 1  the physical disturbance of land due to construction of houses, industries, roads, etc.; 2  chemical pollution from industries, mines, etc.; 3  inadequate sewage collection and treatment; 4  increase in fertilisers to grow more food. 5  litter, which causes disease and ...
In the knee joint, operations to exchange the original implant (prosthesis) with a new one have a good chance of success. The decision to do a revision surgery depends in part on the type of bacteria that has infected the joint. In some uncommon cases, the type of bacteria is so harmful that a revision is not possible.
A brace or splint may be used to protect the joint after the surgery. Recovery time after revision knee surgery varies; some patients take longer to recover. In most cases, physical therapy will be initiated within 24 hours of the procedure. In some cases, protective weight bearing, such as Partial Weight Bearing (PWB) or Toe Touch Weight Bearing (TTWB), is needed to promote bone healing.