Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Simulated
A serious complication of a total hip replacement is displacement of the prosthesis. What is the primary sign of displacement?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Pain on movement and weight bearing indicates pressure on the nerves or muscles caused by the dislocation. Other symptoms of dislocation include an inability to bear weight and a shortening of the affected leg. Edema is not a primary sign of displacement.