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How probable is it that you can die from a total knee replacement?

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Dr. Christopher Ferguson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Unlikely: Death from total joint replacement surgery is very uncommon but possible. It depends primarily on the general health of the patient before surgery.

Dr Bowen agreed

Answered 12/21/2014

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Very rare: Less than 1 out of 3000 die in the first 90 days after knee replacement surgery.

Dr Strudwick agreed

Answered 12/29/2013

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