Contraindications + Complications of surgery Flashcards
1
Q
It is generally contraindicated to perform surgery on an actively ?, or
? infected joint.
A
infected
recurrently
2
Q
Ortho complications
? infection: 1% for elective procedures, 20% for ? fractures.
DVT: occur in around ?% of total ?/? replacements.–> Mainly ?.
Ml: Most common cause of ? post orthopaedic surgery.
A
wound open 50 hip/knee aSx death
3
Q
Ortho complx
Local ? injury.
? syndrome.
? fracture: perioperative or delayed.
? ? pain syndrome.
A
neurovascular
compartment
periprosthetic
complex regional