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Risks and Complications

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Risks and Complications

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Infection of the operation site is a very severe problem which often requires further surgery and removal or revision of the joint replacement. The overall incidence of post-operative deep infection should be less than 2%.

Deep Vein Thrombosis is common post knee replacement. Careful studies suggest about 20% of patients get a blood clot in the calf after a knee replacement. There are a number of ways to reduce this risk which are being tested. Pneumatic compression immediately after surgery and anticoagulant medication are thought to be effective.

Pulmonary Embolism occurs when a blood clot moves from the leg to the lungs partially cutting off circulation to the lung. It is a dangerous complication of Deep Vein Thrombosis and may be fatal. It occurs to some degree in about 3% of patients after Total Knee Replacement but this risk can be reduced by post-operative anticoagulation medication.

The knee does not recover normal range of motion (0 - 135 degrees usually) after Total Knee Replacement. Most patients achieve 0 - 110 but stiffness of the joint can occur. In some situations manipulation under anaesthetic is used to improve post operative stiffness.

In some patients the kneecap is unstable post-operation and dislocates to the outer side of the knee. This is painful and usually needs to be treated by surgery to re-align the kneecap.

Long term there is a significant risk of loosening of the components. The bond between the bone and the metal implant may fail or the cement may break up. This causes recurrence of pain and in severe cases a revision operation may need to be done.

Weitz & Luxenberg is no longer accepting new Repicci Knee Replacement cases.


see also:

Indications Indications for knee replacements
Learn about the indications of knee replacements

Pre Op Work Up Knee replacement pre operative work up
Routine pre-operative work up for major surgery is required

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