As with any procedure,
total hip replacement carries the risk of complications. Minor complications with this procedure can include:
- Infection
- Numbness around the incision
- Bleeding.
These and other minor complications tend to be temporary, and are often easily treated by your healthcare provider. Serious complications are also possible; however, they are rare. Some of these problems can include:
- Blood clots in the legs, pelvis, or lungs
- Excessive bone formation around the implant
- Changes in leg length
- Serious bleeding from damage to blood vessels.
People with
diabetes,
heart disease, lung disease, or kidney disease have a higher risk of developing complications.
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