An evaluation of intra- and post-operative blood loss in total hip arthroplasty at the national orthopaedic hospital, Lagos
Background: 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...
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Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | Nigerian Journal of Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://www.nigerianjsurg.com/article.asp?issn=1117-6806;year=2017;volume=23;issue=1;spage=42;epage=46;aulast=Ugbeye |