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Should I Be Concerned About Rheumatoid Arthritis Knee Replacement Of My Father?
my dad is 79 and is scheduled for rt knee replacement ,recent abi test normal as were concerned of circulation problem .his foot is cold to touch. his surgeon is in agreement to do knee replacement. I am concerned. should I be. I neglected to say he is type 2 diabetic.
Mon, 12 Dec 2016
It is risky to do a total knee replacement for a diabetic
if you are afraid you can do doplar on his leg arteries to make sure it is the right choice
if you are afraid you can do doplar on his leg arteries to make sure it is the right choice
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