A retrospective match-controlled study reports higher complications in patients with sickle cell disease, suggesting the need for optimized perioperative care.
Patients with SCD who underwent THA were associated with higher rates of venous thromboembolism, pneumonia, and increased transfusion requirements. Preoperative optimization and multidisciplinary perioperative care are essential to reduce these complications.
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