hip arthroplasty

Rare vascular complication of total hip arthroplasty: common femoral artery perforation diagnosed two months postoperatively

November 17, 2025

Abstract Background: Vascular injuries complicating total hip arthroplasty (THA) are uncommon, with reported incidences between 0.2% and 0.42%. When they occur, they can threaten both the patient’s life and functional prognosis of the limb. Case report: We describe a 38-year-old woman with tuberculous coxitis who underwent THA. Two months later she presented with acute back…

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