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Friend has osteogenic sarcoma had below knee amputation 4 days ago. she is already home and has a prosthetic. what happens now? they removed all tumor

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Dr. Robert Dorsey answered

Routine F/U: Your friend will need routine follow up with the surgeon, oncologist and prosthetic personel.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 11/12/2013

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Dr. Leonard Grossman answered

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Rehabilitation: Now she has to have rehabilitation and learn how to walk.

Dr Trettin agreed

Answered 11/13/2013

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A member asked:

Friend has osteogenic sarcoma had below knee amputation 4 days ago. she is already home and has a prosthetic. what happens now? they removed all tumor

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Dorsey answered

Dr Cordero agreed

Dr. Leonard Grossman answered

Dr Trettin agreed

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