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Complications of Joint Replacement Surgery
Possible Complications of Joint Replacement Surgery
Although joint replacement surgery is successful in 90 percent of cases, complications may still occur, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Wound infection
- Infection around the prosthesis
- Blood clotting
- Malfunction of the prosthesis (may be caused by wear and tear, breakage, dislocation, or loosening)
- Nerve injury (although rare, nerves in the surrounding area may become damaged during the surgery)