TABLE 2.
Adverse outcomes at 6 months of registry total joint replacement procedures (May 1, 2007–July 31, 2008)
| Complication | Hip (n) | Hip (%) | Knee (n) | Knee (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulmonary embolus | 8 | 0.3% | 24 | 1.0% |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 28 | 1.1% | 67 | 2.8% |
| Infection around joint | 29 | 1.1% | 91 | 3.8% |
| Dislocation | 56 | 2.2% | 11 | 0.5% |
| Fracture of or around joint | 17 | 0.7% | 24 | 1.0% |
| Pneumonia | 17 | 0.7% | 23 | 1.0% |
| Stroke | 6 | 0.2% | 7 | 0.3% |
| Myocardial infarction | 6 | 0.2% | 8 | 0.3% |