Table 5.

Rates of perioperative complications in 101 adults (133 hips) undergoing THA for sickle cell–related ONFH

Type of complicationTotal hips (n = 133)Rate (%)
Intraoperative proximal femoral fracture 4.5 
Vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis 12 9.0 
Superficial wound infection 3.0 
Deep wound infection 3.8 
Heterotopic ossification (grade IV) 3.8 
Hip instability 0.8 
Acetabular protrusion 1.5 
Aseptic failure of cup 0.8 
Sciatic nerve plasy 1.5 
Type of complicationTotal hips (n = 133)Rate (%)
Intraoperative proximal femoral fracture 4.5 
Vaso-occlusive sickle cell crisis 12 9.0 
Superficial wound infection 3.0 
Deep wound infection 3.8 
Heterotopic ossification (grade IV) 3.8 
Hip instability 0.8 
Acetabular protrusion 1.5 
Aseptic failure of cup 0.8 
Sciatic nerve plasy 1.5 

Adapted from Ilyas et al39  with permission.

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