Lymphedema microsurgery reduces the rate of implant removal for patients who have pre‐existing lymphedema and total knee arthroplasty for knee osteoarthritis
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DOI: 10.1002/jso.25517
Abstract: Patients with pre‐existing lymphedema who undergo total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for osteoarthritis (OA) are at high risk for periprosthetic joint infection. This complication usually requires removal of the implant. This study aimed to investigate whether… read more here.
Keywords: existing lymphedema; pre existing; total knee; knee ... See more keywords