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Can you tell me the pros and cons of the procedure "elbow manipulation w/ gen anesthesia". ?
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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.
Answered 2/26/2017
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