The Journal of Arthroplasty, PAPER #6| VOLUME 23, ISSUE 2, P316, FEBRUARY 01, 2008

Inhospital Complications after Total Joint Arthroplasty

Luis Pulido, MD Javad Parvizi, MD* James J. Purtill, MD Peter F. Sharkey, MD* William J. Hozack, MD* Richard H. Rothman, MD*

Ankle Elbow Hip Knee Shoulder Wrist

Total joint arthroplasty (TJA) is a safe and successful procedure. However, the medical community needs to be aware of the various types of complications in the early hospital setting associated with elective TJA. This study prospectively collected data on systemic and local in hospital complications after 15383 TJA, which included 8230 total hip arthroplasties (6795 primary, 224 conversions and 1211 revisions) and 7153 total knee arthroplasties (6500 primary and 653 revisions). The hospital course of every patient was followed up closely.

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