What Are The Risks Of Total Knee Replacement?

Total Knee Replacement is a major operation. In spite of all precautions some complications are encountered in clinical practice. The most common complications are 

• Blood clots in legs.
• Blood clots in lungs.
• Post operative blood loss may require transfusion.

Complications affecting the knee are less common, they are  

• Loosening of the prosthesis.
• Knee Stiffness.
• Infection in the knee.