Hip Replacement - Risks

The rate of complication in a hip joint operation is relatively low. Serious complications such as joint inflammations rarely occur. Profound medical problems such as heart attacks or stroke are by far even rare. Pre-existing chronic pains can raise the risk of complication even prior to the procedure, which can increase the time it takes to recuperate completely or even make recovery impossible. The most common complications include blood clotting on the leg veins or in the area of the hip. To prevent this, special measures such as taking blood-thinning medications or performing certain physiotherapeutic exercises can be undertaken.

Furthermore, unevenness in the length of the legs may occur or their condition can become worse. Sometimes it may be necessary to wear shoe inserts. Further possible complications are joint luxation ("popping out of the socket"), vascular injuries, bleeding, secondary bleeding, or joint stiffness. In some unusual cases, pains may be worsened.²

Your doctor will clarify these and other general risks as well as your personal risk situation in a private conversation.

Sources:
¹ German Society for Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Surgery
² American Academy for Orthopaedic Surgeons
³ German Doctors' Journal
 

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