Complications stated on consent form 1 for all procedures
| Complication | Frequency | Percentage |
| Infection | 69 | 100.0 |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 65 | 94.2 |
| Pulmonary embolism | 59 | 85.5 |
| Bleeding | 57 | 82.6 |
| Nerve damage | 49 | 71.0 |
| Vascular damage | 37 | 53.6 |
| Anaesthetic risk | 30 | 43.5 |
| Scar | 24 | 34.8 |
| Pain | 23 | 33.3 |
| Myocardial infarction | 23 | 33.3 |
| Further surgery | 16 | 23.2 |
| Fracture | 15 | 21.7 |
| Dislocation | 14 | 20.3 |
| Death | 14 | 20.3 |
| Metal work failure | 13 | 18.8 |
| Stroke | 10 | 14.5 |
| Tendon damage | 10 | 14.5 |
| Stiffness | 7 | 10.1 |
| Failure of procedure | 5 | 7.2 |
| Failure of reduction | 3 | 4.3 |
| Avascular necrosis | 3 | 4.3 |
| Loosening | 3 | 4.3 |
| Prolonged rehabilitation | 3 | 4.3 |
| Chest Infection | 3 | 4.3 |
| Damage to adjacent structures | 3 | 4.3 |
| Wound dehiscence | 2 | 2.9 |
| Loss of limb | 1 | 1.4 |
| Failure to return to previous activity | 1 | 1.4 |
| Medical complications | 1 | 1.4 |
| Pressure sores | 1 | 1.4 |