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Reported case series of vascular injuries following hip and knee arthroplasty.
| Authors | Year | Incidence of vascular injury in TKA (%) | Incidence of vascular injury in THA (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calligaro et al.2 | 2003 | 0.17 | 0.08 |
| Wilson et al.4 | 2003 | 0.005 (overall incidence) | |
| Hwang et al.17 | 1997 | 0.25 | |
| Fruhwth et al.23 | 1997 | 0.3 | |
| Calligaro et al.2 | 1994 | 0.17 | |
TKA = total knee arthroplasty, THA = total hip arthroplasty.
