Table 3.
Complication rates for revision and primary arthroplasty of the hip and knee∗.
| Total Joint Replacement | Hip Revision | Hip Primary | Knee Revision | Knee Primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative fractures | 0.0% (0/94) | 1.1 % (1/94) | 0.0% (0/68) | 0.0% (0/68) |
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| Thrombosis | 0.0% (0/94) | 0.0% (0/94) | 0.0% (0/68) | 0.0% (0/68) |
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| Neurological deficits | 1.1% (1/94) | 0.0% (0/94) | 0.0% (0/68) | 1.5% (1/68) |
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| Joint infection | 5.3% (5/94) | 0.0% (0/94) | 8.8% (6/68) | 0.0% (0/68) |
∗ For categorical data values are given as relative and absolute frequencies.