Open AccessAn evaluation of intra- and post-operative blood loss in total hip arthroplasty at the national orthopaedic hospital, Lagos
Author(s) -
Michael Ebiyon Ugbeye,
Wakeel Olaide Lawal,
Olusegun John Ayodabo,
Ine Prattson Adadevoh,
Imeh James Akpan,
Uche Nwose
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
nigerian journal of surgery/nigerian journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7100
pISSN - 1117-6806
DOI - 10.4103/1117-6806.205750
Subject(s) - total hip arthroplasty , medicine , blood loss , total hip replacement , orthopedic surgery , physical therapy , surgery
Severe hip pain with associated significant functional limitation is the major indication for total hip replacement, a rewarding and gratifying procedure. However, significant blood loss can occur in the intra- and post-operative periods, posing a major challenge and necessitating prompt restoration of circulating blood volume to minimize morbidity and mortality. The aim of this study was to evaluate blood loss after primary total hip replacement, and to determine the effect of surgical time on blood loss.