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Adverse events related to surgery by group
| Adverse event | Tourniquet inflated | Tourniquet not inflated |
| DVT | 2 | 0 |
| Wound infection | 3 | 2 |
| Urinary retention | 7 | 2 |
| Hyponatraemia | 2 | 1 |
| Chest infection | 2 | 1 |
| Ileus | 1 | 0 |
| Acute kidney injury | 1 | 0 |
| Further procedures | ||
| MUA | 0 | 1 |
| Aspiration | 2 | 1 |
| Wound washout | 0 | 1 |
| Revision (DAIR) | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 21 | 9 |
DAIR, debridement and implant retention; DVT, deep vein thrombosis; MUA, manipulation under anaesthetic.
