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Systemic lupus erythematosus surgery
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
Surgery
Surgery
Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of systemic lupus erythematosus.
- If lupus nephritis progress to end-stage renal disease, renal transplantation can be considered as the treatment of choice.
- If patient develops osteonecrosis due to delayed diagnosis of the condition, joint arthroplasty (replacement) or total hip or knee replacements may be needed.[1]
- If patient develops arthritis, arthrocentesis can be done to relieve the joint and increase patient’s range of motion.
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