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Intraoperative arterial occlusion in total joint arthroplasty
1Section of Orthopaedics, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta 30912-4030.
The Journal of Arthroplasty
|April 1, 1994
Summary
Intraoperative arterial occlusion is a rare surgical complication. This report details two cases of major arterial occlusion during total joint arthroplasty in patients with peripheral vascular disease and smoking history.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Patient Comorbidity
Background:
- Major arterial occlusion is an infrequent complication during surgical procedures.
- Risk factors such as smoking and peripheral vascular disease are associated with adverse vascular events.