“What are the dangers of hip replacement surgery?”
I am a 38 year old male. I need to have a hip replacement surgery. What are the dangers of hip replacement surgery?
3 Answers
The major risks are anesthesia, blood loss, infection, and blood clots. There is a minor risk of nerve damage. Luckily these are rare. No surgery is risk free. With current technology, the implant should last more than 20+ years. To decrease risks, choose a surgeon who specializes in joint replacement.
Infection, bleeding, need for revision, nerve damage, dislocation, blood clot in leg, leg length inequality, but rare.
Every operation has benefits and risks associated with it. The risks with total hip replacement are infection, blood clot, dislocation, instability, leg length discrepancies and neurovascular complications. The risks are higher for patients with high BMI, smoker, uncontrolled diabetes or immune compromised patients.
