Table 2 Indications for performing secondary procedures either by intention (planned, scheduled) or, based on failed primary (index) management
Indications for secondary procedures (reoperations) | ||
|---|---|---|
Severe complications or major events | 1 | Wound disruption |
2 | Deep infection | |
3 | Deep hematoma | |
4 | Refracture (inadequate trauma) | |
5 | Peri-implant fracture | |
6 | Osteonecrosis | |
7 | Delayed/non union | |
8 | Malunion | |
9 | Posttraumatic arthritis | |
10 | Implant broken through joint surface | |
11 | Implant failure | |
12 | Loosening of arthroplasty material | |
13 | Dislocation after hemiarthroplasty | |
14 | Dislocation after total joint replacement | |
15 | Debridement (secondary soft tissue damage) | |
16 | Other (serious reasons) | |
Mild complications or minor events | 17 | Failed index conservative procedure |
18 | Superficial infection | |
19 | Superficial hematoma | |
20 | Refracture (adequate trauma) | |
21 | Discomfort from osteosynthetic material | |
22 | Other (inconvenient reasons) | |
Planned/intended events | 23 | Debridement (primary soft tissue damage) |
24 | Planned final fixation | |
25 | Routine metal removal | |
26 | Other (intended reasons) | |