Operative time greater than 120  minutes is associated with increased pulmonary and thromboembolic complications following revision total hip arthroplasty

ConclusionsIncreased operative time (>  120 min) during revision THA is associated with increased risk of pulmonary and thromboembolic complications, and prolonged hospitalizations (greater than seven days).
Source: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research