Weerakkody Y, Ranchod A, Jones J, et al. Complications of total hip arthroplasty. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 27 Jun 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-18920
Post-operative complications of total hip replacement
Post-operative complications of total hip arthroplasty
Postoperative complications of total hip replacement
Postoperative complications of total hip arthroplasty
Post-surgical complications of total hip replacement
Post-surgical complications of total hip arthroplasty
THA complications
Complications of hip replacements
Sequelae of total hip replacements
Sequelae of total hip arthroplasties
Complications of hip joint replacements
Complications following hip joint replacements
Complications following hip arthroplasty
Complications of total hip arthroplasty are common and it is essential for the radiologist to be aware of them in the assessment of radiographs of total hip replacements. Complications are many and can occur at various time intervals following the initial surgery:
aseptic loosening: considered to be the most common indication for revision surgery 1,2,4
A standardised list of complications post total hip arthroplasty was developed by consensus by The Hip Society. This enables consistent standardised reporting of complications 8.
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