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What to do if i am having arthroscopic knee surgery next week, and i'm there be a drain from my knee after surgery?
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The Q. is not clear: With some word(s) missing. Generally no drain is used after an arthroscopic surgery, unless it is an open procedure.
Answered 1/8/2014
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