Revision Hip & Knee Surgeon in Birmingham & the West Midlands
Mr Shakir Hussain is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham specialising in revision hip and knee replacement. Fellowship trained at the ENDO-Klinik Hamburg, he takes on failed, loose, worn and infected joint replacements, including complex cases referred by other surgeons across the West Midlands.
Why experience matters most in revision surgery
Mr Shakir Hussain is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Birmingham specialising in revision hip and knee replacement. He trained in revision surgery at the ENDO-Klinik Hamburg under Professor Thorsten Gehrke and Professor Mustafa Citak, has performed over 5,000 procedures, and performed the first CORI robotic revision knee replacement in the Midlands, one of the first in the UK. He sees self-pay and insured patients at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Priory Hospital Edgbaston, and Harborne Hospital.
Revision surgery is more demanding than first-time joint replacement: bone stock is reduced, scar tissue changes the anatomy, and the cause of failure must be correctly diagnosed before it can be fixed. Mr Hussain's revision practice is built on his British Hip Society Travelling Fellowship at the ENDO-Klinik Hamburg, the hospital that pioneered modern treatment of prosthetic joint infection. He undertakes complex reconstructions involving significant bone loss, including acetabular augments, custom implants and proximal femoral replacement for non-oncological cases, and regularly accepts second opinions and referrals from other surgeons across the West Midlands. His patient reviews on Doctify reflect the care taken with every case.
The full range of revision hip and knee surgery
From a single worn liner through to staged reconstruction of an infected joint replacement, Mr Hussain offers a complete private revision service in Birmingham.
Revision Hip Replacement
Reoperation for a hip replacement that has failed due to loosening, wear, instability, infection or fracture around the implant. Includes complex reconstruction of bone loss with augments and custom implants.
Revision hip replacement in Birmingham →Revision Knee Replacement
Exchange of a failed knee replacement, from a single component through to full reconstruction with stems and augments. Mr Hussain performed the first CORI robotic revision knee replacement in the Midlands, and one of the first in the UK.
Revision knee replacement in Birmingham →Infected Joint Replacement
Treatment of prosthetic joint infection, from early washout with implant retention (DAIR) through to two-stage revision, using protocols learned at the ENDO-Klinik Hamburg.
Two-stage revision for infection → DAIR for early joint infection →Complex Reconstruction
Severe bone loss, periprosthetic fractures and multiply revised joints, managed with acetabular augments, custom implants and proximal femoral replacement where required.
Complex acetabular reconstruction → Proximal femoral replacement →Referred by another surgeon, or seeking a second opinion?
A large part of Mr Hussain's revision practice is patients whose original operation was performed elsewhere. He accepts referrals from GPs and other consultants across the West Midlands, and patients can also book directly for a second opinion on a painful or failing joint replacement.
Helpful to bring, if you have them:
- Your original operation note or discharge letter
- Implant details (the sticker sheet from your original surgery, or the make and model if known)
- Recent X-rays or scan reports, and any blood test or joint aspiration results
- A list of your current medicines and any previous infections in the joint
If you don't have these, don't worry: the implant can usually be identified from an up-to-date X-ray, and Wendy Richards, Mr Hussain's secretary, can request records from your previous hospital with your consent.
Why do hip and knee replacements fail?
The most common causes are aseptic loosening, implant wear, infection, instability and fracture around the implant. The X-rays below show what revision knee replacement surgery can rebuild, even after significant bone loss; a complex hip reconstruction follows in the next section.
Complex revision knee reconstruction
Complex revision hip surgery: bone loss, instability and infection
Most failed hip replacements come down to one of four problems: the implant has loosened or worn, the joint keeps dislocating, the bone around the implant has fractured, or the joint has become infected. Each needs a different operation, and Mr Hussain's work as a revision hip surgeon in Birmingham covers all four.
Rebuilding the socket. Where the cup has loosened and bone has been lost from the pelvis, the socket is reconstructed with porous metal augments, a cage, a dual mobility cup, or a custom implant made from the patient's CT scan, so the new cup is fixed to solid bone rather than a defect. This is the most technically demanding part of revision hip surgery and is covered in detail on the acetabular revision page.
Stopping dislocation. A hip that keeps coming out of joint is usually corrected with a dual mobility bearing, which has two moving surfaces and is far more stable than a standard ball and socket.
Replacing lost femoral bone. When the thigh bone has been weakened by fracture, infection or previous surgery, a long stem bypasses the damaged area; where the loss is severe, a proximal femoral replacement rebuilds the top of the femur entirely. The X-rays below show one such reconstruction.
Clearing infection. An infected hip replacement is treated with a single operation (DAIR) if caught early, or a two-stage reconstruction if established, following the protocols of the ENDO-Klinik Hamburg where Mr Hussain completed his fellowship. Read more about revision hip replacement in Birmingham, or the specific problem behind your symptoms in the conditions listed further down this page.
Case example: complex revision hip reconstruction
The Midlands' first CORI robotic revision knee replacement
Revision knee surgery is hardest where it matters most: restoring accurate alignment when the normal landmarks of the knee have been distorted by the failed implant. Robotic assistance maps the knee in theatre and gives real-time feedback as the new components are positioned.
Mr Hussain performed the first CORI robotic revision knee replacement in the Midlands, and one of the first in the UK. He brings the same robotic precision to suitable revision cases as he does to first-time knee replacement; the technique, who it suits and what it costs are explained on the CORI robotic revision knee surgery page.
Read the full story of the Midlands' first CORI robotic revision knee replacement →
Three trusted hospitals across Birmingham
Mr Hussain consults and operates at three of the leading private orthopaedic facilities in the West Midlands. Most major UK private health insurers are accepted at all three sites.
What revision patients say
Real, verified reviews from Mr Hussain's patients, collected independently by Doctify.
A clear, unhurried path from referral to surgery
Assessing a failed joint replacement is more thorough than a first consultation, and may include blood tests and further imaging. Here is how the journey usually runs.
Booking
Contact Wendy Richards, Mr Hussain's secretary, by phone, email or WhatsApp. Appointments are usually offered within one to two weeks.
Consultation
A detailed conversation about your original operation and current symptoms, an examination, and review of your X-rays. Bring your operation note and implant details if you have them. Typically 30 to 45 minutes.
Treatment Plan
Mr Hussain will explain what has gone wrong and your options clearly, from monitoring through to single-stage or two-stage revision, including the planned reconstruction and implants.
Surgery Scheduled
If you choose to proceed, pre-operative assessment is arranged and surgery is usually scheduled within four to eight weeks.
Questions patients often ask
For first-time joint replacement, Mr Hussain also provides hip replacement surgery and knee replacement surgery in Birmingham.
Ready to Discuss Your Revision Surgery?
If your hip or knee replacement is painful, loose or has been flagged as failing, an expert assessment is the essential first step. Book a consultation with Mr Hussain at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Priory or Harborne.