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Total elbow arthroplasty; Endoprosthetic elbow replacement

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

Review Date: 03/09/2007
Reviewed By: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.