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The Journal of Arthroplasty, ISSN: 0883-5403, Vol: 15, Issue: 5, Page: 668-670
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Warfarin-associated intracapsular hemorrhage causing an acutely painful total hip arthroplasty: A rare complication of prolonged anticoagulant therapy
Alejandro González Della Valle; Patricio Salonia Ruzo; Eduardo A. SalvatiHip
Hemorrhage is the most prevalent adverse effect of oral anticoagulant therapy. The incidence of bleeding complications is related to the duration and range of therapy. A patient on long-term warfarin anticoagulation developed a spontaneous intracapsular bleed into a total hip arthroplasty that had been implanted 11 years before. Joint aspiration allowed early recognition with immediate resolution of symptoms. Diagnosis and treatment of this rare complication are discussed with a review of the literature.
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