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What would cause a full elbow replacement to constantly be leaking fluid?
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Infection: If an elbow replacement is leaking fluid through a hole in the skin you most likely have an infection. This is very serious and requires urgent surgery including possibly removing the prosthesis to cure the infection.
Answered 11/21/2013
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