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. 2005 Jun 1;5(8):1–91.

Table 31: Complications Between Groups.

Complication Treatment Group Control Group
Pulmonary embolism 2 2
Deep vein thrombosis 3 6
Superficial infection 2 3
Hospital readmission for
manipulation for poor ROM
2 1
Deep infection requiring
reoperation to remove the artificial
joint and reinsert a new one
(exchange arthroplasty)
1 0