Information About Joint Replacement Complications

Joint replacement surgery has potential risks and complications. Before undergoing a knee replacement, a patient should have a general understanding of the potential risks and complications of this procedure. Risks of knee replacement include blood clots, stiffness, loosening, and infection of the implant.

Hip replacement surgery is among the most common orthopedic procedures. Unfortunately, hip replacements can wear out over time. When a hip replacement wears out a revision hip replacement, or repeat hip replacement surgery may need to be performed. Revision hip replacement surgery is more complex than the first procedure.

Infection after a total joint replacement surgery is a serious complication that can have poor results. Extreme measures including antibiotics, sterile technique, and sterilization precautions can lower the risk of infection.

Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure that has had excellent success. Unfortunately, hip replacements are not without complications. Among the most common complications of hip replacement surgery is dislocation of the hip replacement. When a hip replacement dislocation occurs, the hip must be put back in place.

Hip replacement implants may loosen over time, a process called osteolysis. If this is the case, hip replacement revision surgery may be necessary. New hip replacement implants are being developed to avoid this problem.

Deep venous thrombosis, or DVT, are blood clots most commonly found in the large veins of the lower extremity. Blood clots are extremely common following orthopedic surgery.

Hip replacement surgery is a common procedure that has had excellent success. Unfortunately, hip replacements are not without complications. Among the most common complications of hip replacement surgery is dislocation of the hip replacement. When a hip replacement dislocation occurs, the hip must be put back in place.