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. 2007 Jan;89(1):66–69. doi: 10.1308/003588407X160846
General orthopaedic surgery/post-surgery risks Consent
 Clots in lower legs (deep vein thrombosis) Y N
 Clots in lungs (pulmonary embolism) Y N
 Anaesthetic complications Y N
 Infection Y N
  Wound infection Y N
  Chest infection Y N
  Hip infection Y N
  Urinary tract infection Y N
 Nerve/blood vessel damage Y N
 May require blood transfusion Y N
Bed sores Y N
Risk specific to the operation
 Failure, loosening of metal work Y N
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