Total Hip Replacement Flashcards by William Allen

Q

What are the four indications for a total hip replacement?

A

Hip dysplasia
Hip luxation
Specific fractures
Neoplasia

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What are three potential complications of a total hip replacement?

A

Any of the three:

Hip luxation
Implant failure
Infection
Fracture
Aseptic loosening
Sciatic neuropraxia
Subsidence

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What is the typical prognosis for a total hip replacement?

A

Good prognosis - around 90% recovery

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