Risks and Complications of Total Knee Replacement Surgery

Diabetes Complications and Risks

Even in the most experienced hands, surgical complications are an inevitable reality of operating. Surgeons strive for perfection, but biology, variability in healing, and unforeseen intraoperative factors can alter outcomes. The mark of a skilled surgeon is not the absence of complications, but how they anticipate, recognize, and manage them when they arise. Equally important is the counseling of patients and families before surgery. Honest, clear discussions about potential risks and complicat