| Abstrakt: |
Although the results of total hip replacement are impressive, there is still a sufficient number of complications to suggest that this procedure should be reserved for suitable patients (an older age group) and done only by qualified surgeons. The technical complications of prosthesis position, fracture, penetration, dislocation, and nerve injury are preventable. The serious complications that may be of biological nature, such as infection or loosening, are still not entirely preventable, but improvement in aseptic and operative methods may lead to a reduction in their frequency. |
