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Elbow replacement

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Elbow replacement

Alternative Names:

Total elbow arthroplasty; Endoprosthetic elbow replacement

Risks:

Risk for any surgery include:

Bleeding
Infection
Blood clot

Risks of elbow replacement surgery include:

Nerve damage during surgery
Blood vessel damage during surgery
Bone break during surgery
Dislocation of the artificial joint
Loosening of the implant over time
Allergic reaction to the implant

References:

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Rolf O, Gohlke F. Endoprosthetic elbow replacement in patients with solitary metastasis resulting from renal cell carcinoma. J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2004;13(6):656-63.

Van der Lugt JC, Geskus RB, Rozing PM. Influence of previous open synovectomy on the outcome of Soutdr-Strathclyde total elbow prothesis. Rheumatology 2004;43(10):1240-5.

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