title: Complications of total knee replacement.
abstract: The records and radiographs of 162 patients with 224 total knee replacements were reviewed for evidence of complications. Early complications included cardiovascular abnormalities, in particular deep vein thrombosis (3%), and limitation of motion requiring manipulation under anesthesia (7%). Late problems included patellofemoral arthritis (11%), heterotopic bone formation (10%), loosening (7%), deformity (4%), fracture (3%), and infection (2%). Patellofemoral pain and arthritis is the most common and often the most disabling complication.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001170:Arthritis, Infectious / Q000209:etiology; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007719:Knee Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010522:Periostitis / Q000209:etiology; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000209:etiology; D000267:Tissue Adhesions / Q000209:etiology