Can hip surgery be dangerous?

Depends: It depends on what type of hip surgery is being done. Total hip replacement may have specific problems that include fracture, nerve injury, vascular injury, low blood pressure. Post surgery complications can include: infection, dislocation, fracture, implant rejection, blood clots, leg length problems, pain, or loss, transfusion reactions. Ask your surgeon for specific questions.

Hip surgery: Any surgery carries risks. Risks include infection, bleed, react to anesthesia, blood clots, death, nerve damage. Hip replacement risks also include fracture, dislocation, loosening, leg length inequality, among others. Fracture surgery can include malunion, nonunion, and hardware problems.