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World J Orthop. Nov 18, 2026; 17(11): 127390
Published online Nov 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.127390
Published online Nov 18, 2026. doi: 10.5312/wjo.127390
Table 2 Complications experienced
| Complication | n | % |
| Major complications | ||
| Return to operating room | 16 | 0.48 |
| Sepsis | 13 | 0.39 |
| Myocardial infarction | 11 | 0.33 |
| Pulmonary embolism | 8 | 0.24 |
| Dehiscence | 6 | 0.18 |
| Deep infection | 5 | 0.15 |
| Death | 2 | 0.06 |
| Cerebrovascular accident | 1 | 0.03 |
| Acute renal failure | 1 | 0.03 |
| Unplanned intubation | 0 | 0 |
| Cardiac arrest | 0 | 0 |
| Total major (including death) | 63 | 1.88 |
| Minor complications | ||
| Bleeding | 71 | 2.12 |
| Superficial infection | 18 | 0.54 |
| Deep venous thrombosis | 18 | 0.54 |
| Urinary tract infection | 14 | 0.42 |
| Pneumonia | 2 | 0.06 |
| Renal insufficiency | 1 | 0.03 |
| Total minor | 124 | 3.70 |
| Overall complications | 187 | 5.58 |
- Citation: Huang AY, Savsani K, Cassidy BP, Cuthbert AS, Edge C, Goodloe JB. Hip arthroscopy trends and early postoperative outcomes: A National Surgical Quality Improvement Program study from 2014-2023. World J Orthop 2026; 17(11): 127390
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2218-5836/full/v17/i11/127390.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5312/wjo.127390