[Complications observed in a series of 2018 total hip replacement (author's transl)]

Complications occurred in 220 out of 2018 total hip replacement operations (10.9%) and were responsible for 35 post-operative deaths (1.73%). They included early vascular accidents (3.6%), post-operative dislocations (2.47%) and late aseptic prosthesis loosening (3%). Sepsis was uncommon (1.28%). Other complications were exceptional and unforeseable.