title: Complications and surgical revision for failed disc arthroplasty.
abstract: This review will outline the indications and options for revision of failed disc arthroplasty. Such indications may include implant loosening, malposition, displacement, early wear, and infection. Each indication will likely require different preoperative planning, testing, and strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 601 North Caroline Street, Suite 5006, Baltimore, MD 21287, USA. hkowalc@jhmi.edu
authors.forename: John P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Kostuik
mesh_terms: D019643:Arthroplasty, Replacement / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007403:Intervertebral Disc / Q000601:surgery*; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D012086:Reoperation