Total Hip Replacement Complications

Dislocation of a hip replacement occurs when the ball becomes dislodged from the socket.

Total hip replacement complications.

The risks of total hip replacement include blood clots in the lower extremities that can travel to the lungs pulmonary embolism. Deep vein thrombosis is a common complication following total hip replacements due to the venous stasis and hypercoagulability experienced both during and subsequent to the procedure adversely influencing virchow s triad towards a state of thrombus formation 11. Conditions that can damage the hip joint sometimes making hip replacement surgery necessary include. It can usually be returned.

Like any major surgery involving general anesthesia hip replacement surgery carries. Severe cases of pulmonary embolism are rare but can cause respiratory failure and death. Fortunately this complication has become less common in recent years as the design and materials used in hip prostheses continue to improve. Commonly known as wear and tear arthritis osteoarthritis damages the slick cartilage that covers the ends of bones and helps joints move smoothly.

When the hip joint dislocates the prosthetic ball comes out of its socket. What are total hip replacement complications.