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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Main Authors: Michael Ebiyon Ugbeye, Wakeel Olaide Lawal, Olusegun John Ayodabo, Ine Prattson Adadevoh, Imeh James Akpan, Uche Nwose
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
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