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== Introduction ==
== Introduction ==
[[Total Hip Replacement|Total hip replacements]] in experienced hands provide very effective outcomes, however one must be aware of the potential complications of the procedure. These can be divided into general and procedure specific, and may occur during the surgery, immediately after the surgery or after weeks, months, or years after the surgery. The most common systemic complication is a [[Deep Vein Thrombosis|deep vein thrombosis]]. [[Infection Prevention and Control|Infection]] is the most dreaded complication. [[Leg Length Discrepancy|Leg length discrepancy]] is a common causes of patient dissatisfaction.<ref>Park C, Merchant I. Complications of total hip replacement. InTotal Hip Replacement-An Overview 2018 Nov 5. IntechOpen. Available:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/61241 (accessed 8.12.2022)</ref> Other complications include:
[[Total Hip Replacement|Total hip replacements]] in experienced hands provide very effective outcomes, however one must be aware of the potential complications of the procedure. These can be divided into general and procedure specific, and may occur during the surgery, immediately after the surgery or after weeks, months, or years after the surgery.  
 
== Common Complications ==
The most common systemic complication is a [[Deep Vein Thrombosis|deep vein thrombosis]]. [[Infection Prevention and Control|Infection]] is the most dreaded complication. [[Leg Length Discrepancy|Leg length discrepancy]] is a common causes of patient dissatisfaction.<ref>Park C, Merchant I. Complications of total hip replacement. InTotal Hip Replacement-An Overview 2018 Nov 5. IntechOpen. Available:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/61241 (accessed 8.12.2022)</ref> Other complications include:


* Aseptic loosening: considered to be the most common indication for revision surgery
* Aseptic loosening: considered to be the most common indication for revision surgery
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* General post-orthopaedic surgical complications eg haemorrhage, [[Wound Assessment|wound complications]], deep vein thrombosis and [[Pulmonary Embolism|pulmonary embolism]], vascular injury, neurological deficit, death.<ref>Radiopedia Complications of total hip arthroplasty Available: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/complications-of-total-hip-arthroplasty?lang=gb (accessed 7.12.2022)</ref>
* General post-orthopaedic surgical complications eg haemorrhage, [[Wound Assessment|wound complications]], deep vein thrombosis and [[Pulmonary Embolism|pulmonary embolism]], vascular injury, neurological deficit, death.<ref>Radiopedia Complications of total hip arthroplasty Available: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/complications-of-total-hip-arthroplasty?lang=gb (accessed 7.12.2022)</ref>


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== Resources ==
Orthopaedic surgeon Mr Nick de Roeck talks about possible complications that can occur with hip replacement surgery.{{#ev:youtube|v=2K0XPZ2vA0Q|300}}<ref>Top doctors UK. What are the possible complications of hip replacement surgery?. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K0XPZ2vA0Q [last accessed 7.12.2022]</ref>
Orthopaedic surgeon Mr Nick de Roeck talks about possible complications that can occur with hip replacement surgery.{{#ev:youtube|v=2K0XPZ2vA0Q|300}}<ref>Top doctors UK. What are the possible complications of hip replacement surgery?. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K0XPZ2vA0Q [last accessed 7.12.2022]</ref>



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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Total hip replacements in experienced hands provide very effective outcomes, however one must be aware of the potential complications of the procedure. These can be divided into general and procedure specific, and may occur during the surgery, immediately after the surgery or after weeks, months, or years after the surgery.

Common Complications[edit | edit source]

The most common systemic complication is a deep vein thrombosis. Infection is the most dreaded complication. Leg length discrepancy is a common causes of patient dissatisfaction.[1] Other complications include:

  • Aseptic loosening: considered to be the most common indication for revision surgery
  • Particle disease / histiocytic reaction / aggressive granulomatosis
  • Fracture: periprosthetic fracture; cement fracture; stem fracture
  • Dislocation (~5% of all replacements): dislocation of femoral head out of the cup: component dissociation: dislocation of the entire acetabular cup; dislocation of stem
  • Heterotopic bone formation

Resources[edit | edit source]

Orthopaedic surgeon Mr Nick de Roeck talks about possible complications that can occur with hip replacement surgery.

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. Park C, Merchant I. Complications of total hip replacement. InTotal Hip Replacement-An Overview 2018 Nov 5. IntechOpen. Available:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/61241 (accessed 8.12.2022)
  2. Radiopedia Complications of total hip arthroplasty Available: https://radiopaedia.org/articles/complications-of-total-hip-arthroplasty?lang=gb (accessed 7.12.2022)
  3. Top doctors UK. What are the possible complications of hip replacement surgery?. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K0XPZ2vA0Q [last accessed 7.12.2022]