Complications/Risks

Joint replacement surgery is a major operation. As with any major operation, there are possible complications. Some of these are related to the anesthesia, while others are associated with the joint surgery itself. Every possible effort is made by the medical team to prevent complications, but this cannot be accomplished without your participation.

Therefore, it is important that patients know about the following, which include, but are not limited to, infection, blood clots, implant breakage, malalignment and premature wear. Any of these can require additional surgery. Although implant surgery is extremely successful in most cases, some patients still experience stiffness and pain. No implant will last forever and factors such as a patient’s post-surgery activities and weight can affect longevity. I will discuss these and other risks with you.

There are many things that I will do to minimize the potential for complications. I may request that you see your family physician before surgery to obtain tests. You also may need to have any upcoming dental work completed or prepare your home to avoid any post-surgery falls.

 

   

Conditions & Treatments

ARTHRITIS OF THE KNEE AND HIP

KNEE ANATOMY

TOTAL KNEE REPLACEMENT
ConforMIS Patient-Specific Knee Replacements
Reduced Incision Approach
Complications/Risks
After Surgery
Recovery

MAKO ROBOTIC SURGERY
MAKOplasty® Total Hip Replacement
MAKOplasty® Partial Knee Resurfacing

HIP ANATOMY

TOTAL HIP REPLACEMENT
Anterior Surgical Approach
Materials and Design
After Surgery