Dislocation, DVT: Complications after total hip replacement are few. Some of them include a blood clot in the legs, dislocating the ball, or fracturing around the implant, or getting an infection.
Answered 10/9/2013
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Multiple: In general, the complication rate after tha is around 2%, depending on patient and surgeon factors. Complications after tha can include blood clots in the legs or lungs, bleeding, nerve damage, infection, dislocation of the hip, loosening of the implant, or fracture. These are all low frequency events that can occur. Late complications can include wear and loosening of the prosthesis.
Answered 8/28/2013
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