Unfortunately, some patients have complications after hip or knee replacement. Dr. Wasterlain has done additional fellowship training to learn how to diagnose and treat these problems. She is an expert in advanced reconstruction techniques for failed or painful total knee and hip replacements. Dr. Wasterlain would be delighted to meet with you to review your history and determine a plan to reduce your pain and improve your function.
 
Complex problems that Dr. Wasterlain is adept at treating include, but are not limited to:

• infected joint replacements
• ​severe bone loss
• fractures around joint replacements (periprosthetic fractures)
• metal-on-metal hip replacements and metallosis
• loose or broken components
• instability
• stiffness after knee replacement
• painful joint replacements