title: Orthopedic prostheses.
abstract: This article discusses the complications of total joint arthroplasties, and intramedullary, internal, and external fixation devices. It emphasizes the emergency physician's role in emergency department management, especially with deep infections, thromboembolic events, and compartment syndromes.
authors.affiliation: Joint Military Medical Centers, Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Kaplan
authors.forename: R W
authors.initials: RW
authors.lastname: Wilson
mesh_terms: D004630:Emergencies; D006622:Hip Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007720:Knee Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects*; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices / Q000009:adverse effects