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My 81 year old grandaunt has severe knee, foot and leg pain.would she benefit from cold laser treatment? are there any other treatments for this?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: Forget the laser treatment. No one can give you advice on a proper treatment until you know the cause of the pain.

Answered 9/21/2014

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A member asked:

My 81 year old grandaunt has severe knee, foot and leg pain.would she benefit from cold laser treatment? are there any other treatments for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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