Performing a total knee or hip arthroplasty in a lymphedematous lower extremity may have a worse long-term outcome.
Patient selection: knee or hip arthroplasty in a lower extremity with lymphedema
Complications that may occur:
(1) increased risk of infection
(2) dislocation or loosening of the prosthesis
(3) need for reoperation or revision
Management to reduce lymphedema (lymphedema microsurgery, compression) may improve the outcome.
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Specialty: Surgery, orthopedic
