Complications
Bleeding
Instability or dislocation
Infection
The transfusion rate after total joint replacement is less than 0.5 %.
Infection
Instability or dislocation
Infection
Infection is the most feared complications after total joint replacement surgery. However, risk of infection is less than 1 %. Prophylactic antibiotics are used routinely to prevent infections.
Instability or dislocation
Instability or dislocation
Instability or dislocation
During the first few months after hip replacements, certain precautions will be required prevent dislocations.
Blood clots
Persistent & unexpained pain
Instability or dislocation
The best way to prevent blood clot is to start range of motion exercises and walking as soon as possible. In addition, most patients are given Aspirin to minimize the risk of developing blood clots. Some high risk patients may require more potent blood thinners for 2 weeks after operation.
Stiffness
Persistent & unexpained pain
Persistent & unexpained pain
Persistent & unexpained pain
Persistent & unexpained pain
Persistent & unexpained pain
Rare but serious complications
Fractures
Wear of bearing surfaces
Wear of bearing surfaces
Wear of bearing surfaces
Wear of bearing surfaces
Wear of bearing surfaces
Loosening
Wear of bearing surfaces
Injuries to adjacent structures
Injuries to adjacent structures
Injuries to adjacent structures
Injuries to adjacent structures
Injuries to nerves, blood vessels, tendon and ligaments
Strokes & Heart Attacks
Injuries to adjacent structures
Other medical complications
Heart attacks and stroke are devastating but uncommon complications
Other medical complications
Injuries to adjacent structures
Other medical complications
Rare medical complications such as Pneumonia, Kidney failure, Bowel obstruction and fatal blood clot to the lung can develop after surgery.