Why a first surgery fails
Hardware that loosened or broke, bones that did not heal together (nonunion) or healed out of position (malunion), a deformity that came back, an ankle replacement that wore or loosened, or a problem that was never fully diagnosed the first time. Figuring out which one it is comes before any plan.
What a second opinion here looks like
Bring your records and imaging. Dr. Jones reviews what was done, what changed and what your options are, including when the honest answer is that more surgery would not help. Revision is one of the case types other surgeons regularly send him.
Revision cases Dr. Jones treats
- Failed or painful ankle replacements
- Fusions that did not heal (nonunion)
- Bunion and deformity corrections that recurred
- Fractures that healed crooked (malunion)
- Painful or failed hardware
Common questions
Do I need records from my first surgeon?
They help a great deal. Operative reports and any imaging from before and after surgery let Dr. Jones see what was done and why.
Can revision surgery be as successful as a first surgery?
Revision is more complex, and results depend on the cause. Dr. Jones will be clear about realistic goals before recommending anything.
Medically reviewed by Keith W.V. Johnson, MD, FAAOS · Updated September 28, 2026
Educational information, not medical advice. Content pending Dr. Jones's review.