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A 34-year-old member asked:

Can you tell me the pros and cons of the procedure "elbow manipulation w/ gen anesthesia". ?

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Dr. Ionel Rad
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Anesthesiology 19 years experience
Pros vs cons: Pros: you won't remember anything, no pain, elbow will most likely be fixed. Cons: anesthesia complications such as airway complications, pulmonary complications, cardiovascular complications, neurological complications, IV issues.
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