Clinical Study
Cognitive Function in Patients Undergoing Arthroplasty: The Implications for Informed Consent
Table 1
Risks associated with knee or hip arthroplasty [
9].
| Risks |
| Blood clot in legs (deep venous thrombosis) | Blood clot in lungs (pulmonary embolism) | Bleeding (either small or large amount requiring blood | transfusion) | Pain (short term or chronic) | Implant wear or loosening | Altered leg length | Joint dislocation | Infection of new joint or surgical site | Nerve damage | Altered wound healing (keloid scar) |
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