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What are the chances of someone dying while having a hip replacement?
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0.1 percent: According to a study published in the january 2010 issue of the journal of bone and joint surgery (jbjs), the risk of early postoperative mortality -- or death following surgery -- was slightly increased for the first 26 days after the elective surgery. The risk of mortality was estimated to be 0.1 percent.
Answered 8/12/2015
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Very unlikely: Hip replacement surgery is generally safe. It is recommended that the patient is appropriately evaluated prior to surgery to identify any potential medical concerns. Such concerns can be addressed pre-operatively - allowing the surgery to be done as safely as possible.
Answered 12/19/2012
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