Hip joint replacement

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Hip fracture

Osteoarthritis vs. rheumatoid arthritis

Hip arthroplasty; Total hip replacement; Hip hemiarthroplasty

Risks for any anesthesia are:

• Allergic reactions to medicines
• Breathing problems

Risks for any surgery are:

• Bleeding
• Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs
• Heart attack or stroke during surgery
• Infection, including in the lungs, urinary tract, and chest

Some risks of this surgery are:

• Allergic reaction to the artificial joint
• Dislocation of the artificial joint
• Extra bone growth that can cause stiffness
• Infection that requires removing the joint
• Injury to nerves or blood vessels
• Loosening of the artificial joint over time
• Mental confusion (dementia): Many people who fracture a hip already have some problems thinking clearly. Sometimes, having a fracture and surgery can make this worse.
• Pneumonia
• Pressure sores (also called pressure ulcers or bed sores) from being in bed or a chair for long periods of time.

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People who have a prosthesis, such as an artificial joint, need to carefully protect themselves against infection. You should carry a medical identification card in your wallet that says you have a prosthesis. You should take antibiotics before any dental work or invasive medical procedures.

Review Date: 10/31/2010
Reviewed By: C. Benjamin Ma, MD, Assistant Professor, Chief, Sports Medicine and Shoulder Service, UCSF Dept of Orthopaedic Surgery. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).