 Risks such as bleeding, infection, damage to blood vessels, damage to nerve roots, need for further surgeries, chronic pain on full range of motion, risk of continued discomfort, risk of need for repeat debridement, risk of need for internal fixation, risk of blood clots, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction, and risk of death were discussed. 
Risks such as bleeding , infection , damage to blood vessels , damage to nerve roots , need for further surgeries , chronic pain on full range of motion , risk of continued discomfort , risk of need for repeat debridement , risk of need for internal fixation , risk of blood clots , pulmonary embolism , myocardial infarction , and risk of death were discussed .