Case Report

Complications of Total Hip Replacement

Authors: DAVID L. GREEN MD

Abstract

ABSTRACTThe most common complications of total hip replacement are infection, loosening, dislocation, phlebothrombosis and embolism, neurovascular deficits, periarticular calcification, nonunion of the greater trochanter, malposition of components, fractures, and discrepancy in leg length. The cause, prevention, and treatment of these complications are reviewed.

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