{"id":342,"date":"2026-10-08T05:55:16","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:55:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asicclinic.com\/knowledge-base\/?post_type=dgkb_article&#038;p=342"},"modified":"2026-10-08T05:55:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T05:55:16","slug":"what-are-the-risks-and-complications-of-joint-replacement","status":"publish","type":"dgkb_article","link":"https:\/\/asicclinic.com\/knowledge-base\/articles\/what-are-the-risks-and-complications-of-joint-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the risks and complications of joint replacement?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Joint replacement is a well-established procedure, but like any major surgery, it carries potential risks and complications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most patients recover without serious problems, but understanding the possible risks is an important part of deciding whether surgery is appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Possible complications include<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blood clots in the legs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pulmonary embolism<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bleeding<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wound healing problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nerve or blood-vessel injury<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint stiffness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persistent pain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implant loosening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Implant wear over time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fracture around the implant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Joint instability or dislocation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anaesthesia-related complications<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The exact risks depend on whether the patient is having knee, hip, or another joint replacement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><a>Factors that can increase risk<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Diabetes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obesity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smoking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor circulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Heart or lung disease<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous surgery<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weak bone quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Active infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Poor nutritional status<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many risks can be reduced through careful pre-operative assessment, infection prevention, blood clot prevention, early mobilisation, physiotherapy, and appropriate medical management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Dr.\u00a0Atul Mishra<\/strong> evaluates each patient\u2019s individual risk factors before recommending <a href=\"https:\/\/www.asicclinic.com\/joint-replacement-surgeon-in-delhi.php\">joint replacement<\/a> and discusses the expected benefits, alternatives, and possible complications before surgery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joint replacement is a well-established procedure, but like any major surgery, it carries potential risks and complications. 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