Rates of perioperative complications in 101 adults (133 hips) undergoing THA for sickle cell–related ONFH
| Type of complication . | Total hips (n = 133) . | Rate (%) . |
|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative proximal femoral fracture | 6 | 4.5 |
| Vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis | 12 | 9.0 |
| Superficial wound infection | 4 | 3.0 |
| Deep wound infection | 5 | 3.8 |
| Heterotopic ossification (grade IV) | 5 | 3.8 |
| Hip instability | 1 | 0.8 |
| Acetabular protrusion | 2 | 1.5 |
| Aseptic failure of cup | 1 | 0.8 |
| Sciatic nerve plasy | 2 | 1.5 |
| Type of complication . | Total hips (n = 133) . | Rate (%) . |
|---|---|---|
| Intraoperative proximal femoral fracture | 6 | 4.5 |
| Vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis | 12 | 9.0 |
| Superficial wound infection | 4 | 3.0 |
| Deep wound infection | 5 | 3.8 |
| Heterotopic ossification (grade IV) | 5 | 3.8 |
| Hip instability | 1 | 0.8 |
| Acetabular protrusion | 2 | 1.5 |
| Aseptic failure of cup | 1 | 0.8 |
| Sciatic nerve plasy | 2 | 1.5 |
Adapted from Ilyas et al39 with permission.