Post-Surgical Complications of the Elderly Patient with Total Hip Arthroplasty at the Hospital San Juan

Abstract

Background: Arthroplasty is a treatment for terminal osteoarthritis that frequently affects elderly patients who would be a non-modifiable risk factor. Objective: To analyze the post-surgical complications of the elderly patient with total hip arthroplasty at the San Juan Hospital.  Method: This was a retrospective descriptive cohort study with a sample of 140 surgical patients. Results: In the study carried out, it showed us that 59.28% of female patients are the ones who have been mostly operated on for a Hip Arthroplasty, in the same way a considerable increase of 65.71% was obtained in the right site. Conclusion: In the elderly patient with Hip Arthroplasty, the aim is to obtain an optimal and timely recovery for the patient, together with family members, and which in turn will improve their quality of life.